facing

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Tom Harp, with 15 boys’ and girls’ City Section volleyball titles, has his team facing Chatsworth in the finals on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

It also features former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou taking on Philipe Lins and fan favourite Nate Diaz facing Mike Perry.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

The difficulty of facing Mr. Ryan led Mr. Carew—who seven times recorded five hits in a single game—to change his batting stance, allowing him to eventually hit over .300 against Mr. Ryan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the United States, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Jeff sitting facing away from us, his legs sticking out between the second and third rows.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott