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face

[feys] / feɪs /








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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador paid tribute to the victims' families, saying they had "already endured unimaginable loss and now must face today's deeply painful news".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

In the face of these pressures, Paramount has strong incentives to invest in theatrical releases to keep its own streaming platform attractive to customers who can unsubscribe with a click.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

It’s impossible to see an expression on the girl’s face, but a feeling of longing emanates from the glass.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Similarly, Scotland's Steven Stone had attempts with his glasses on his face and the top of his head in the men's T20 long jump but did not register a clean effort.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

I look up and see Ruby heading toward me, waving her hand in my face.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

“They are two faces of the same coin,” said Francesca Di Giuseppe, fire forecast coordinator at the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

"Everybody gives me tips on my deliveries and says hello, greeting me with smiley faces," he said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Although ICE raids aren’t as rampant here as they were a year ago, the South Central community faces new challenges in the midst of changes to federal spending.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Plus, “strategic wrinkles” are in, and Meta faces a mountain of social-media lawsuits that could cost it billions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

I could see on their faces that they didn’t believe me and, worse, that they thought I was a liar.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

Several experts believe the change will force seniors to switch to Medicare Advantage plans once they are faced with higher premiums or reduced offerings within their plans.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Newsom faced renewed criticism for the affair during the 2018 governor’s race amid a larger reckoning over sexual misconduct in politics, corporate America and Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Cracker Barrel's chief executive is quitting a year after the company faced a widespread backlash over its controversial rebrand.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

He would then display the bodies in lifelike poses, revealing their muscles, skeletons and internal organs in exhibitions that drew millions worldwide but also occasionally faced calls for bans.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Because she took his hand and faced off against Lola.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Since Trafford made his top-flight debut in 2023-24, Pickford has prevented far more goals - despite facing a higher quality of shot - and has a better save percentage.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

CIELO, a nonprofit organization that works with Indigenous communities in Los Angeles, found that post-pandemic, one of the biggest challenges facing Indigenous migrant communities in Los Angeles is food insecurity.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Whilst the remainder of this refund will be paid out in the third quarter, the company is still facing the customs duties most recently imposed by the US president.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh “wants to do the right thing” but is facing a Fed board that might oppose him, the president said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Although the desk was as well-ordered as before, the two chairs facing it were loaded with files and books.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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