as in to face
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
a man of integrity who was never afraid to beard the lion in his den
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The company also faced stiff competition from the likes of Shein and Temu, which churn out trendy items that are cheaper than what Forever 21 offers.—
Michelle Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
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In the next round, the Gamecocks could face one of the most potent 3-point shooting teams in the country regardless of who wins the No. 8 versus No. 9 game.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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In fact, Maron used almost everything in his life to confront this loss.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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Keating, 72, quickly interrupted McBride to confront Self, insisting that the chairman repeat his introduction of their colleague.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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How can breast cancer support groups help patients and survivors?—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2024
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Advertisement Cronin doesn’t feel like a marathoner who has breasted the tape so much as one in the middle of a race.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2024
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“Beard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beard. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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