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as in to front
to stand or sit with the face or front toward
the house faces the sparkling blue waters of the Pacific Ocean
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as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
movie superheroes who are ever ready to face danger without blinking an eye
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as in to clad
to cover with something that protects
we decided to face our old frame house with aluminum siding
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as in to encounter
to enter into contest or conflict with
the Boston Red Sox were eager to face their traditional rivals, the Yankees, in the play-offs
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as in looks
the front part of the head
the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car
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as in front
a forward part or surface
the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs
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as in grimace
a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval
it's rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli
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as in exterior
an outer part or layer
a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actually a pinkish granite
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as in look
facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling
a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so let's do something
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons
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as in person
a member of the human race
I see they've hired some new faces
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as in gall
shameless boldness
you have to wonder how anyone has the face to ask such a personal question
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as in assurance
a state of mind in which one is free from doubt
he managed to maintain face despite the endless series of crises
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Recent Examples of face
Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Both face five charges of both theft and tax evasion.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Justin Allgaier, once again, is entering the Nascar Xfinity Series finale as the veteran face of the championship battle.
Allgaier, 38, has been in this position six times in the past eight years, but he has never been crowned champion.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The resolution to amend the constitution faced no opposition from lawmakers when it was voted on in 2023.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
Both face five charges of both theft and tax evasion.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024
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Men's Grooming Kit Gift Set This four-piece gift includes a 4-ounce face wash, a 4-ounce beard and scruff cream, a 1.5-ounce beard oil, and a dry brush.
—Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Justin Allgaier, once again, is entering the Nascar Xfinity Series finale as the veteran face of the championship battle.
Allgaier, 38, has been in this position six times in the past eight years, but he has never been crowned champion.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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An orchard fronts the west side of Greenfield Road.Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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As much a part of London in the Swinging Sixties as Carnaby Street and The Rolling Stones, textile designer Celia Birtwell, together with her husband, the celebrated designer Ossie Clark, fronted a new generation of talented creatives who helped shape the decade.Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shortly after taking office in 2021, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to combat provider directory misinformation, so there seemed to be a clear path to confronting ghost networks.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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Authorities said Zigler and his friend went to the complex on April 24, possibly to confront one of the residents about a missing Glock firearm that belonged to them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
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Here, Saarinen enlarged the pit, giving it curves and cladding it in white penny tile accented with a fiery red carpet and upholstery on curved sofas and stools on his pedestal-like Tulip seat.Kate Reggev, Architectural Digest, 28 June 2024
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Midway through the first episode of Say Nothing, Dolours Price encounters a fiery scene in West Belfast: a mob of Northern Irish citizens chucking petrol bombs at a police barracks.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Most who have encountered him want to put the Han Lo experience behind them.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The symbols showed images of fringed textiles and vessels being carried in nets, many of which are moving toward building facades.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The concept of the new boutique is defined by a bright facade bathed in backlight, with crisscrossing lines creating green triangular shapes that echo the brand’s classic logo.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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There’s no need to ask for his further blessings, and having noticed Philip’s many grimaces of disapproval in the background of Eddie’s selfies, Elsbeth and Kaya decide to attend a performance themselves, sitting in his late grandmother’s seats.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2024
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His grimace is absolute aggression—all venom and intimidation.Jason Parham, WIRED, 28 Aug. 2023
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Also on Monday, a post-flight inspection of the exterior of a JetBlue aircraft used for a trip from Port-au-Prince to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport turned up evidence that it had been struck by a round, the airline said in a statement.Jay Blackman, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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On the exterior, the home features wood shake roofing / shingles.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Bailey herself is a shape-shifter of sorts, right on the border between child and teenager in age and, with her androgynous looks, occupying an ambiguous place between genders as well.Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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From its looks, the details surrounding the musician’s past haven’t been overlooked, either.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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