as in confronts
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
rescue workers who outface the daily threat of catastrophe
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As Black History Month closes, Baltimore confronts a version of that same demand.—
Jack Hill,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Feb. 2026 -
The move comes as Austin confronts mounting financial pressure.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s clerical regime now faces the prospect of trying to find a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his killing in joint US-Israeli strikes.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Outfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfaces. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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