as in confronted
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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The victim’s father confronted Duggar about the incidents this year, investigators learned.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
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The conclusion among many was that Iran was now an enemy to be confronted and contained.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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In June 2025, he was finally charged with Lynn's attack and faced a life sentence for each of the additional crimes he was now charged with.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Steyer faced questions about his offshore investments before.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Outbraved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbraved. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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