facing

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Despite this, he's facing a dwindling number of volunteers and donors - a symptom, as he puts it, of a town "left to fester" in economic strife.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The central bank is facing overlapping inflationary shocks from tariffs, energy costs and the investment boom in artificial intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Raman’s camp responded by saying the council member has comprehensive plans to address homelessness, public safety and the woes facing the entertainment industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, the resurgence of the parasite, which was eradicated in the U.S. in the 1960s, comes at a time when the cattle industry is already facing drought, tariff battles and other challenges.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

When East German police began boarding up lower-story windows facing the West, people climbed to higher floors.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin