as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
completing the survival course is largely a matter of one's willingness to outbrave both the elements and the specter of total isolation
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That’s not the only way Leo XIV echoed the voice of his predecessor, Like the late Pope Francis, Leo has also been a strong supporter of the need to confront the threats of climate change.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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But the best leaders rise above the fray, and to this point Devers hasn’t reached a point where his first instinct when confronted by a challenge like this is to lift his team up.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Major cities like New York were already facing frightening death tolls that climbed higher each day—but that’s not what Eddington is about.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
17 May 2025
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Prior to that, the Mets will face Carlos Rodón in the opener and Clarke Schmidt on Saturday.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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With two small children under 10 in tow, mom braved our migration in 1992, driven only by her wish to be with dad.—
Jill Damatac,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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There are choices in several neighborhoods for those braving the dating apps, for those in long-term relationships and for those simply wanting a reason to explore Charlotte. Also?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2025
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“Outbrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbrave. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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