as in confronting
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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Any nation confronting Beijing will not face a handful of boutique drones or a symbolic squadron of stealth fighters.—
Amir Husain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025 -
But confronting those norms is crucial – not only for women’s benefit, but also men’s.—
Colleen Tolan,
The Conversation,
3 Sep. 2025
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Despite facing challenges to get the march off the ground this year, supporters came bearing flags, signs and spirit on the eve of the Boise Pride Festival, which takes place this weekend.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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His second came on a 24-yard run with the Trojans facing a fourth-and-1.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Bearding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bearding. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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