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Alexander Isak is expected to be fit to start for Newcastle United against Manchester United on Sunday, but Anthony Gordon faces a late fitness test.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025 -
The Emirati faces re-election at the end of the year.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But the vote dares Senate Democrats to oppose GOP priorities and risk a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday, as the nation faces economic uncertainty and stocks markets wobble.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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The vote dares Senate Democrats to oppose the GOP priorities and risk a partial government shutdown at midnight Friday, as the nation faces economic uncertainty and stocks markets wobble.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Faces up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faces%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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