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face to face

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


face-to-face


ADJECTIVE
directly facing
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Drift and the false representatives of the trading firm met multiple times face-to-face and held working sessions together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

On another front in the Middle East, Israel and Lebanon said they have agreed to launch direct negotiations for a comprehensive peace deal, following rare, face-to-face talks in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Washington and Tehran held historic face-to-face talks in Islamabad over the weekend, but failed to reach an agreement on ending the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Unified also held lengthy face-to-face meetings Thursday and Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

She had forgotten, until they were face-to-face, how Elena so often talked to her as if she were a child, as if she, Elena, were the expert in everything and Elizabeth should be taking notes.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng