as in confronting
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
rescue workers who outface the daily threat of catastrophe
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Lawmakers are confronting the sudden reality of representing wary Americans in wartime and all that entails — with lives lost, dollars spent and alliances tested by a president’s unilateral decision to go to war with Iran.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Officers arrived within 57 seconds and rushed toward the shooter, confronting him in a volley of gunfire that ended the attack with the suspect on the ground.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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So far, only Stacey Wondra is facing criminal charges in the boy’s abduction.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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That political alignment on one of the most pressing issues facing California may explain why voters are having such a difficult time deciding who to support.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Outfacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outfacing. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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