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facing

[fey-sing] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /
NOUN
an architectural finish
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Those are companies facing wholesale changes that can boost their share prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Los Angeles residents buying their Olympics tickets are facing error messages, dwindling supply and high fees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

When airlines are facing a potential financial squeeze, such as the one caused by the recent increase in oil prices, that add-on revenue can be all the more valuable, experts say.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The April reading is below the previous low point of 50 recorded in June 2022, when the economy was facing searing inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The tiny creature had risen up and was facing the door.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell