faced
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While Tuchel continues to have the full backing of Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham, the criticism the German has faced since the defeat to Argentina won't have failed to register.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
In 2022, Netflix had also faced investor pressure when it reported for the first time in a decade declining subscribers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
He said his upcoming presidential memoir, "Promise Me, America," would be about the "challenges we faced as a nation, about the decisions I made, and why I made them."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Hundreds of federal judges have faced threats this year, and Justice Kagan said the Supreme Court police force is projecting a 38% threat increase this year on top of a 25% increase last year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Then, the two girls straightened up and faced Josie directly, and Josie realized that the other girl was even taller than Ivy.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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