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face-to-face

[feys-tuh-feys] / ˈfeɪs təˈfeɪs /


ADJECTIVE
directly facing
Synonyms


face to face
ADJECTIVE
confronting
Synonyms


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His performances reminded us how easy it is for a person to lose their senses when they come face-to-face with something spectacular and indescribable.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

But one of his biggest tips is that face-to-face, one-on-one conversations are much more effective than group training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk came face-to-face Monday with the man alleged to have killed him, during a court hearing in the western United States.

From Barron's Jul. 6, 2026

Prince Harry last saw his father back in September when he had tea with the King at Clarence House, which was their first face-to-face meeting since February 2024.

From BBC Jun. 28, 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

Soon, he finds himself face to face with … himself.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

A ceasefire on April 8 halted the conflict, but negotiation efforts, including historic face to face talks hosted in Islamabad have so far failed to yield a lasting agreement.

From Barron's May 22, 2026

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

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

She denied him entry, dropped her chin to her chest and left him face to face with his own reflection.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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