Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for facing up (to)
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The campaign was shot in the Saudi desert by Omani photographer Chndy and styled by French-Egyptian stylist Omaima Salem, with Algerian model Hayett fronting the images.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Before becoming a professional songwriter, Steinberg spent the late-Seventies and early-Eighties fronting a New Wave band, Billy Thermal.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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In another case in Charlotte, North Carolina, bystander video shows agents confronting two women who were following and recording immigration officers from inside their vehicle.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Immigration agents were often shown confronting protesters with chemical agents in the Twin Cities during the federal operation there.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Bruins will honor six graduating players before facing the Badgers.—
Felicia Keller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The initiative reflects challenges facing rail operators worldwide, including in the United States.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the whitewashing controversy to the toxic love to the daring costumes, the discourse is going to be discoursing.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
13 Feb. 2026
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The bikini, from her line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach, featured daring gold chain details at the center of the chest and on the sides of the hips.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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On the East Coast, my friend and ace apparel tester Kristie has been braving the cold of a New Hampshire winter for her runs.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
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The winter sky is filled with astronomical wonders that are worth braving the cold to see.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Facing up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/facing%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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