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face

[feys] / feɪs /








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With colder weather approaching, she said many households could face difficult decisions over heating their homes.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said on Friday it would use new powers under the Crime and Policing Act to prevent people involved in protest activity from wearing face coverings that conceal their identity.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

In Rybakina, Sabalenka seemed to face a tidier version of herself.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Slaughter, however, earned veteran approval long before any cameras were crammed in his face.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

My face is ashy, my eyes are red, and although Aunt J was kind enough to put a bonnet on my head, I’m pretty sure my hair is a mess.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

The paper notes Farage still faces a parliamentary inquiry into the £5m personal gift from Harborne, in addition to a police inquiry into donations from elsewhere.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Sainz's Williams edged out Aston Martin's Alonso by just 0.076secs but faces an investigation into impeding Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas that could result in a three-place grid drop.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

There are puck-shaped cans that hide under seats and ones that clip to air-conditioner vents, blowing “Very Cherry” and “Hawaiian Aloha” into riders’ faces.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

As Clear Lake faces mercury contamination, toxic algal blooms and predatory invasive fish, the Clear Lake hitch — known by local tribes as the chi — are in serious trouble.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The support of these well-known faces gave the idea of spirits credibility with the audience.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

"Over the past three to six months, we've often faced electricity problems, especially at the children's centre," said the doctor, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

While things have improved domestically, McInnes' men faced similar embarrassment to their city rivals on the European stage.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Isen, the Philadelphia art dealer, has faced art-related criminal charges before.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 12, 2026

Solorio rarely faced defensive pressure because of strong blocking from his offensive line.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 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

The Liberal Democrat councillor urged anyone facing financial hardship to seek help through Devon's Crisis and Resilience Fund, available through local district councils.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

"We want to be open institutions; at the same time, we are facing new challenges and attacks against museums that will require new standards."

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

TikTok in particular is also facing a plethora of lawsuits from state AGs, so it might be inclined to sign on.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Tresnjak’s production, which utilizes the 1956 adaptation by Maurice Valency, centers on the small town of Güllen, which is facing financial ruin.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

I was even pining for Mrs. Wigginbottom’s sorry company—anything seemed better than facing another afternoon with our pint-size terror.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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