are facing
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present progressiveof face.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
facenounthe front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
Example Sentences
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And in this case, it means that people who are clearly innocent are facing federal charges.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Automakers say they are facing rising costs for in-vehicle computer systems, which could also soon push up the price of new vehicles.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
One problem some open-weight American AI pioneers are facing is funding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
Californians are facing high gas prices that are cutting into their summer spending plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
They are facing me but looking up to the stars.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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