facing

Example Sentences

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The weight of expectation will lie heavily on Arsenal's shoulders before facing the Bees, with an uncomfortable night's sleep in store after seeing City take apart Fulham in a clinical first-half showing.

From BBC

“Hospitals are cutting services or facing closure, forcing families to drive hours for life-saving treatment. State lawmakers should prioritize stability for these communities.”

From Los Angeles Times

During discussion of the Epstein files, California Democratic Representative Ted Lieu mentioned Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who is facing growing pressure from officials and the family of his prominent accuser Virginia Giuffre to testify in the US.

From BBC

Thomas Tuchel's men will take on New Zealand on June 6 before facing Costa Rica four days later.

From Barron's

Ash Corbett-Collins, chairman of the Campaign for Real Ale, said pubs were facing a "gigantic fight every day to keep their doors open".

From BBC