in the face of
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He stepped to the line and breathed deep in the face of a deafening Knicks crowd.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
China is North Korea's most important political and economic partner, and a lifeline in the face of heavy international sanctions over its nuclear weapons programme.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 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
But Microsoft has more skepticism to overcome in the face of past missteps.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
How resilient is he in the face of adversity?
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
