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face-to-face

[feys-tuh-feys] / ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /


ADJECTIVE
directly facing
Synonyms


face to face
ADJECTIVE
confronting
Synonyms


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Following that, Seedat contacted Calocane's then consultant, urging him to see the patient face to face.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Years later, in July 2024, the two women found themselves face to face again at London's High Court.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Many of those who moved to Miami quickly came face to face with its limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

On Aug. 25, he emailed Gates, Cohen and Nikolic saying “I fear that another face to face will be needed before closing,” and pressed regarding the financial logistics: “who pays, ? who is obligated.?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Cuz I’m looking from face to face now, ain’t I?

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness




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