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And so, 25 years after it opened, Berlin’s Jewish Museum must face up to an existential challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

It’s because you need to face up to whatever got you into this situation — and to take responsibility for your actions.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

Under the deal, he’ll pay a $2.25 million fine and face up to five years behind bars.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

"We are organising the service to face up to this unusual heatwave," the Atac transport authority was quoted by the Corriere della Sera daily as saying.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

“Mamaaaa!” he wailed, stretching his face up to the sky.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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