face up to
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They face up to 10 years in prison.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The Chinese natives are currently incarcerated at the Ventura County Main Jail and the Todd Road Jail, respectively, and face up to four years’ imprisonment followed by two years of probation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
In a speech aimed at steadying his tottering premiership on Monday, Sir Keir said "incremental change won't cut it" as he promised to "face up to the big challenges" the country faced.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
If convicted, Lu could face up to 20 years in prison.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
In response to this compliment, he sank considerably lower in his chair and again masked his face up to the eyes with a corner of the tablecloth.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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