as in faces
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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Weiss now faces three major challenges.—
Max Tani,
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The country also faces escalating security crises.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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After discovering enslavers in his lineage, a filmmaker confronts a complicated legacy and meets the descendants of those his ancestors held captive.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
9 Oct. 2025
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As Stellantis confronts the fallout, the broader lesson is clear.—
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Beards.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beards. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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