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Example Sentences

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Of course, you don’t want to go into debt for this vacation, especially when you are facing a journey in which your husband’s health will inevitably decline.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

James Maddison finds his team-mate here on the ball, facing forwards.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

“Our most significant accomplishment was restoring our health plan to a sustainable path after facing severe pressure from industry contraction and runaway healthcare cost inflation.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Now up for reelection — and facing a budget crunch — Bass says her plan has shifted.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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