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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Business leaders, policymakers, researchers, and educators are confronting questions as consequential as those faced 250 years ago.
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Authorities plan to shut down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran as mourners commemorate the life of Khamenei, who led Iran for decades with an iron fist while confronting the West.
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While portals offer a vital communication channel for patients facing long appointment wait times, the cognitive load on physicians is immense.
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The Education Department’s civil rights office had long been the last resort for parents who believe their child is facing discrimination at school, with a mandate to review all complaints.
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“Outbraving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbraving. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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