in the face of

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Which is the safer bet: That U.S. equities in 2026 will once again defy gravity by rising in the face of extreme overvaluation, or that the far cheaper non-U.S. stocks will be the better performers?

From MarketWatch

“All we see is the even-keeled leadership in the face of an ever-growing suite of novel challenges related to climate, drought, wildfires, human-wildlife conflicts,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Since taking office, Lai has vowed to boost defence spending and enhance the island's defence capabilities in the face of increasing tensions with Beijing.

From BBC

The announcement comes after the new head of Britain's armed forces, Richard Knighton, earlier this month issued a call for the country's "sons and daughters" to be "ready to fight" in the face of growing threats, including from Russia.

From Barron's

In the face of RSF attacks against Zaghawa areas, Darfur governor Minni Minawi, who is allied to Sudan's army, called on North Darfur residents to defend themselves.

From Barron's