How to Use face it in a Sentence

face it

phrase
  • But, let’s face it, there is a gap.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Sports, let’s face it, are a big-city thing.
    Will Leitch, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Let’s face it, no one does it better.
    Jessica Booth, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Let’s face it, this isn’t a playoff team.
    Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Let’s face it, the cost of living isn’t cheap.
    Walter Mosley, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
  • And, let’s face it; that kind of love is pretty hard to beat.
    Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • And let’s face it, who wants a soggy sandwich?
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
  • And let’s face it, the same people often think the same old ways.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Because, let’s face it, there is a lot going on right now.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Good fences may make good neighbors, but let’s face it, fences are not very charming.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Well, let’s face it, there are twice as many movie slots as there are director slots.
    Chris Lee, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
  • But the only way to overcome something is to face it.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
  • And understanding them is one of the few ways to try to face it.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
  • And let’s face it, the Rockies don’t have a rival.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Sleek enough for everyday use, but also, let’s face it, a flex.
    Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • But let’s face it, there isn’t a handy pool of capital just waiting for these three.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Let’s face it — the internet is getting worse.
    Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Simply plant the lightweight poles in the sand, face it into the breeze, and let the wind do the rest.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Most people in Bucharest know about the risk and yet the city seems unprepared to face it.
    Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
  • Let’s face it, for years, the Tour’s season has been anything but simple.
    Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Because let’s face it—your challenge probably isn’t unique.
    Duncan Wardle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Let’s face it—talking about money with family isn’t anyone’s idea of a fun night in.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Let’s face it, having Luka Doncic doesn’t hurt at all.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Let’s face it, a market share in the high 80s is still pretty dominant!
    Lis Anderson, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The whole big cut of beef can be intimidating because of its size and, let’s face it, what that hunk of meat costs.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 19 Dec. 2025
  • And, let’s face it, a reckoning for alcohol is overdue.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • When facing a challenge, face it together.
    Sahil Bloom, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025
  • Deep cleaning your oven can be an exhaustive, daunting task that, let’s face it, no one really wants to do.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • But let’s face it, most people are not active divers and just prefer the appearance and sporty nature of a dive watch.
    Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • But let’s face it, the Red Wings have looked a bit inexperienced at times so far, too.
    Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025

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