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face-off

[feys-awf, -of] / ˈfeɪsˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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Still, that’s a dilemma Buckley will probably never face since Jordan Binnington of the St. Louis Blues, who was spectacular in goal in last year’s Four Nations Face-off, will probably start for Canada in Milan.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

The Ultimate Spaceship Face-off A highly speculative search for the fastest ship in science fiction.

From Slate • May 16, 2013

But her husband doesn't want to miss out on the highlight of the night, an Aiden-family staple: Dessert Face-off, in which each guest competitively designs a slice of brownie within a theme.

From Nature • Jun. 22, 2011




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