as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
rescue workers who outface the daily threat of catastrophe
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Tranter mounted a spirited defense of the Time Lord when confronted with Shearman’s quote.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025 -
The following year, on the evening of June 2, 2023, Lorincz—as was typical—confronted some children.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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Wealthier Americans have been assisted by rising house values, lucrative stock market returns and favorable credit, while lower- and middle-income buyers have faced tighter budgets and have been hit hard by rising inflation.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Outface.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outface. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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