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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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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
  • And in nearly every major legislative hurdle, including clinching the vote that made Johnson speaker, Trump has personally gotten involved to twist arms in the final moments.
    Riley Beggin, USA Today, 10 May 2025
  • For the Dallas, Texas, native, the pairing is also personally resonant.
    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Adverb
  • Here’s where brands are shifting their focus to address this complexity head-on. Data Gravity Your first-party data is your most valuable asset.
    Richard Jones, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • And, ironically, those who address their anxiety head-on often emerge as stronger, more empathetic leaders.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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“Face-to-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face-to-face. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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