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• present participle of face.

facing

American  

[fey-sing] / ˈfeɪ sɪŋ /

noun

1. a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.

2. a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening.

3. material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.

4. facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.

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facing British  

/ ˈfeɪsɪŋ /

noun

1. a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying

2. (usually plural) a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment

3. an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall

4. marketing an area of retail shelf space

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Etymology

Origin of facing

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; face + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Last month, officials in New York and New Jersey officially launched an investigation, with Fifa facing allegations of "artificially inflating prices" and "misleading fans" over ticket sales.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The core issue facing U.S. railroads today is not a lack of innovation; it is a lack of regulatory adaptability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The country's factories are facing higher costs with the prices of raw materials rising, particularly in the energy and chemical sectors, as shipping constraints remain a problem.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne says under a new loan program, Canadian airlines facing “significant financial pressures” from higher fuel prices could access up to C$150 million in financing to alleviate the balance-sheet squeeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

From now on, no matter what type of threat we’re facing, let’s not depend on luck.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin