in the face of

PREPOSITION

despite

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STRONGEST

in spite of regardless of

WEAK

against although even though even with in contempt of in defiance of notwithstanding undeterred by

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Britain's asylum system is "failing to cope in the face of severe pressure", an influential committee of cross-party MPs has warned.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Wilson, who owns around 8.7% of Lululemon’s outstanding shares, had been trying to shake up the board in the face of steep competition against brands like Vuori and lower-priced dupes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“In some respects, it flies in the face of the Berkshire model,” said Seifert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

But the company decided to issue equity in the face of its huge capital spending program that is projected to total $180 billion to $190 billion this year, and even higher in 2027.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

So much laid to waste from the miscalculation of infallibility in the face of a planet’s revolt.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

in the face of

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