1
as in personally
in person and usually privately
I won't believe that accusation until I meet with him face-to-face and ask him myself
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2
as in one-on-one
in direct confrontation or competition
came face-to-face with her lifelong fear of flying even before the plane left the runway
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Adverb
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But that’s very different from taking it personally.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025 -
And Miller is still doing fist-pumps and shouts of joy following big moments, both personally — for blocks off the line, for instance, or successful last-ditch tackles — and as a member of the club (say, after a crucial goal by a teammate).—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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As tools proliferate and expectations rise, organizations risk eroding trust, productivity, and emotional well-being unless this issue is addressed head-on.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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When the trooper tried to pull over the Mercedes, the driver swerved across the highway and again turned around and started driving in the wrong direction, nearly hitting Bogart head-on before continuing to drive the wrong way down the highway.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Face-to-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face-to-face. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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