as in confronting
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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But confronting these primal fears heightens the experience.—
Heide Brandes,
AFAR Media,
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The protests are led by a youth movement which uses symbols — including a pirate flag from popular Japanese manga One Piece, a stand-in for confronting oppression — associated with demonstrations in other countries, including Morocco, Nepal, and Peru.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Some of the world’s most prominent business leaders started out in customer-facing roles.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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To respond, Benbrook quarterback Brennan Barton notched a clutch two yard rushing score facing fourth down.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Outbraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbraving. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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