face-to-face

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The Chamber of Secrets plunges Harry and his friends deeper into the dark mysteries of Hogwarts in their second year, bringing them face to face with dangerous creatures and old enemies.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"I pray to God every day that I will see her, let me just come face to face with her," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Iran denied there had even been talks with the U.S., though efforts are under way to have both sides meet face to face this week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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

Ambrose moved nervously beside me, his eyes darting from face to face.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss