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facing

[fey-sing] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /
NOUN
an architectural finish
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The Bruins will honor six graduating players before facing the Badgers.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. economy is in transition, facing structural shifts that will alter how policymakers and investors think about employment, inflation, and economic growth in the years to come.

From Barron's

Aberdeenshire Council officials said without an increase in income, they were facing a shortfall of more than £17.5m in funding.

From BBC

Beyond Sanders, who most recently held rallies in West Virginia in 2025, Andy Beshear has been one of few Democrats of national stature to consistently engage on issues facing Appalachia and rural America.

From Salon

She said that families of pupils are facing "massive" challenges, like "navigating childcare, access to health services, financial hardship".

From BBC