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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Watch for being overly reactive as the Gemini moon confronts Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026 -
In the memoir, Donovan confronts the origins of his mental health issues, talks about growing up poor in a 900-square-foot home managed heroically by his single mother, Donna, and how even his greatest successes on the field left him unfulfilled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The vote comes weeks before Orbán faces a parliamentary election as well, with opinion polls signaling he could be ousted after 16 years in power.—
Jan Bratanic Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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Cliff swallows traditionally built their nests on vertical cliff faces.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Outfaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfaces. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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