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 all, there will be more than 150 beds available for people with mental health challenges, including 32 for young adults facing a severe crisis.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Open the door to the Chamber, and you're faced with a sink, a vanity, two wardrobes, and two frosted-glass doors, behind which are a shower and a toilet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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When confronted with this stat, captain and midfielder Ashley Westwood cracked a joke.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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During that time, the community also confronted wildfires, landslides, coastal erosion, development battles, evacuation challenges and insurance instability.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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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 11 Mar. 2026.
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