- present participle of face.
facing
Example Sentences
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The conviction stemmed from an incident that took place as Dugan presided over a docket that included the criminal case of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was facing three domestic assault charges.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026
Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and Restore Britain have all ruled out contesting the seat - leaving the prospect of Farage facing novelty candidates like Count Binface.
From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026
Instructor Wu Shuang said the challenges facing women living alone are "a very real, objective issue".
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
In the months following the incident, the California Medical Board secured a court order preventing him from practicing medicine while he was facing attempted murder charges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
Mom rolls over so she’s facing me, propped up on her elbow.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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