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But many of Europe's governments are indebted, cash-strapped and faced with numerous, competing priorities - such as how to maintain welfare and boost defence spending to the levels promised to US President Donald Trump.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“The court’s left with this dilemma that I have not faced in my entire time on the bench and I don’t take it lightly,” Birotte said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

At one point, the cave faced a potential threat when someone attempted to develop the land and convert the cave into a septic tank.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

At last check, U.S. consumers still faced a 13.7% effective tariff rate, down from 16% before the Supreme Court decision, according to the Budget Lab at Yale.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Then, the two girls straightened up and faced Josie directly, and Josie realized that the other girl was even taller than Ivy.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix