beards

verb

present tense third-person singular of beard
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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  1. faces
  2. confronts
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  • But some say the company faces an uphill struggle on the continent.
    — Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Sheriff Jim Cooper fired Gurich, who now faces felony assault charges with a court date set for July 24.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of faces
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  • While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.
    — Michael Posner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 July 2026
Definition of confronts
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