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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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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The couple reportedly collided head-on with a moose that had entered the road, and Alexandrova sustained a blow to the head. Alexandrova and her husband, whose name was not disclosed, were married in March, the model announced in an April 2 Instagram post.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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This preemptive accountability builds authentic trust, and people respect leaders who demonstrate open communication and face problems head-on, versus waiting to be forced into action.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 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 29 Aug. 2025.
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