facing
Example Sentences
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Borthwick's England are now facing their own nadir - the possibility of four defeats in the same Five or Six Nations for the first time since 1976, and the likelihood of matching Jones' fifth-place finish.
From BBC
Some British travellers are trapped in far-flung locations facing bills for accommodation, food and essentials which may not be covered by their travel insurance.
From BBC
Tibbs was thrown for a loop by both trades, and taught him a lesson about facing adversity.
From Los Angeles Times
The license allows Tesla to enter a competitive market, facing established providers like British Gas, E.ON, EDF, and Octopus Energy.
On a mission to modernise the army, he took over an apparatus facing stretched air defences, financial uncertainty, stalled peace talks, recruitment problems and widespread bureaucracy and war fatigue.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.