facing

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The controversy has also spread to the entertainment industry, with some celebrities facing criticism for being seen holding Starbucks coffee.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

But ministers are concerned that families are still facing costs to secure places – through demands for non-refundable deposits.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The lawsuit is also asking for “accountability for residents facing evacuation orders, property disruption, potential health risks, loss of use of their homes, related expenses, and diminished property values.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

In Montague, 20 miles north of Belchertown, the town administrator, Walter Ramsey, is facing a 53% year-over-year rise in healthcare costs, driven in part by the weight-loss drugs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

I waited a few moments to catch my breath before facing the final layers of my dressing.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan