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Recent Examples of Synonyms for face up (to)
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At the end of the month, city officials say, Chicago must close the books for good on 2024, and that budget will be out of balance if CPS doesn’t reimburse the city for the $175 million pension payment, which the city government fronted in expectation of being repaid by the school district.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Photo : Naftali Group The upper-floor units overlook Central Park front their East 77th Street perch.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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In later footage, Baldwin and his wife confront a group of paparazzi and a photographer admits to not remembering Hutchins’ name.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 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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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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The Trump administration is also facing a legal – and political – showdown after defying court orders by deporting nearly 300 Venezuelans to El Salvador.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
17 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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Commuters braved stormy weather and a lack of bus and light rail service Friday morning as a strike by Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority workers reached the end of its first week.—
Caelyn Pender,
The Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2025
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The delay also gave sightseers time to explore Alfred’s effects on the coast – including surfers who earlier this week braved waves that by Friday were too dangerous to surf.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Shock people with honesty that no one else would dare share.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the feeble denials from the rare Republicans who dare face town hall meetings now, their budget outline also necessitates steep cuts in Medicaid, a safety net for 72 million Americans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Face up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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