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face

[fays] / feɪs /








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The ship doesn't move far, rotating around a fixed central point called the turret to face into the weather, making life a little easier for those on board.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

But they share a common worry that this means they also face a higher chance ailments will make it harder to be as involved as they would like.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Their findings suggest that language may reflect the challenges humans face when navigating uncertain environments, maintaining relationships, and identifying threats.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Mykel describes similar tensions, saying that some venues are enthusiastic about hosting his events, only to face objections from people in the surrounding community.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

I look up and see Ruby heading toward me, waving her hand in my face.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Da Silva was jailed in 2018 on corruption convictions later annulled, while his son now faces separate graft allegations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

The economy still faces lots of challenges, no doubt.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Ravatomanga, currently being held in Mauritius, faces accusations of money laundering and influence peddling in the case.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Last year, the ceremony for the prizes drew famous faces such as former Formula 1 driver Sebastian Vettel and then-UK prime minister Keir Starmer.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Beside him stood a tall young man, and a girl about Torak’s own age: Both had dark-red hair, smooth, pitiless faces, and flint arrows trained on his heart.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

And countries with more generous pensions, such as Italy, have faced pressure to reform.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The merger has faced resistance from federal regulators, customers and rivals who argue it would drive up freight prices and reduce competition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Sacha Baron Cohen has returned to the guerrilla-style comedy that catapulted him to global fame -- but this time, the character has faced criticism.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

She also faced criticism for ducking challenges to President Trump’s policies, including the deployment of military troops to Los Angeles last year, a fight the city joined but did not lead.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

“From my talk with your ma, I gather that you haven’t faced up to what you did.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Two months ago, Infantino was facing mounting calls to stand down as president of the organisation he has led since 2016.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

While the rear portions of their bodies rotate rapidly, their heads remain relatively steady, facing forward and staying at a nearly constant height.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

A Michigan man and former studio engineer is facing the music for his theft of rapper Eminem’s unreleased works.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Former residents of the city told AFP earlier this month that people there were caught in the crossfire between Russia and Ukraine and facing worsening shortages of food and medication.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

The truck was facing away from me, and I could see that it was some kind of transport wagon.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler


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