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face to face

[feys-tuh-feys] / ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /
ADJECTIVE
confronting
Synonyms


face-to-face


ADJECTIVE
directly facing
Synonyms


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Soon, he finds himself face to face with … himself.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

Johnson’s competitiveness was legendary, and Welch remembers a passing tournament in which he and Johnson went face to face.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2026

"It was nice to know that I wasn't going to be judged... I get very anxious, especially face to face," she says.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

Jule hadn’t seen Immie face to face with anyone she disdained until now.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart

In a statement, the Ministry of Justice said it was increasing probation and community funding by £700m and making sure offenders who pose the greatest risk receive more face-to-face supervision.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

But one of his biggest tips is that face-to-face, one-on-one conversations are much more effective than group training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The family of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face on Monday with his alleged killer as prosecutors laid out their evidence for the murder case against Tyler Robinson, 23, in a preliminary hearing.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

The widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face Monday with the man alleged to have killed him, during a court hearing in the western United States.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Walking quickly, I push open the door before anyone can see me, coming face-to-face with the first set of stairs.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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