as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den
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In the bakery chain’s latest campaign, the Mean Girls actor is faced with a grueling decision over which Panera menu items to order.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
An additional 21 countries also face levies greater than 15%.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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No one wants to return home from a long, busy day and be confronted with a cluttered entryway.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Oregon leaders have been far less aggressive in confronting the historical artifacts that critics say hold green energy back.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside Online,
9 June 2025
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Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Beard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beard. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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