face up to
Example Sentences
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He said the UK must face up to the "changing climate" and transition to "more clean energy".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The country has to "face up" to the "changing climate" and needs to transition to "more clean energy" he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
"We have to face up to the changing climate ... there's no point denying where we are. We need to face up to it. We need more clean energy."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 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
Just as I stuck my face up to the crack, the door flew open, knocking me on the forehead and sending me flying backward, to land on my huckle bones in the mud.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
