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facing

[fey-sing] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /
NOUN
an architectural finish
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That makes it less vulnerable to disruption than, say, an enterprise software provider facing an existential threat from tools such as Anthropic’s Claude.

From Barron's • 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 King, facing one of the biggest speeches of his reign when he addresses Congress, will be expected to help restore the rather frayed friendship between the US and UK.

From BBC • 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

She pointed at the elaborate illustration of a man holding a golden harp, facing down a rampaging giant.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley