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face to face

[feys-tuh-feys] / ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /
ADJECTIVE
confronting
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face-to-face


ADJECTIVE
directly facing
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On another front in the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon said they have agreed to launch direct negotiations for a comprehensive peace deal, following rare, face-to-face talks in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Future talks between the two countries are under discussion, according to a White House official, but nothing has been scheduled since a face-to-face meeting in Pakistan this past weekend failed to result in a deal.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Unified also held lengthy face-to-face meetings Thursday and Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“The U.S. and Iran are reportedly in discussions about a second round of face-to-face talks for a longer-term ceasefire and before the two-week ceasefire expires next week on 21 April,” they added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

She walked another block, turned a corner, and came face-to-face with Harriet.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn