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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With courage and precision, the work confronts shame and prejudice, opening a space for reflection on desire, identity, and personal liberation.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026 -
In the first episode, the boys try to stop their dad from always falling asleep in front of the TV on movie night; in another, one of the brothers confronts his anxieties about holding his dental technician’s baby.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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The driver, 21-year-old Joel Gandarilla, was hospitalized and faces a charge of evading detention with a vehicle, according to the Police Department’s online arrest records.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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The move comes as the administration faces backlash and legal challenges over other major construction projects in Washington including construction of the White House ballroom, a two-year renovation of the Kennedy Center, and the possible construction of a triumphal arch.—
Emma Nicholson,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Outfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfaces. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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