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Example Sentences

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He said it was a story of a man who "faced many hardships and became one of Brazil's greatest presidents."

From Barron's

It was also a time when various European empires were reaching their peak yet faced republican or nationalistic revolts.

From BBC

Lebanese director Danielle Arbid faced a similar dilemma with her film "Only Rebels Win", which is being shown in the festival's Panorama section, and is set in her hometown of Beirut.

From Barron's

Most people have heard the advice to "sleep on it" when faced with a tough decision.

From Science Daily

Defences set up in a low block will often drop even deeper when faced with a winger or forward trying to run in-behind.

From BBC