face up
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If convicted as charged, they each face up to seven years in county jail.
From Los Angeles Times
He faces up to 20 years in federal prison and is scheduled to be sentenced June 24, prosecutors said.
From Los Angeles Times
The former Leicester City keeper is out of contract at the end of the season and faces up to a year of recovery.
From BBC
Kequn and Mwangi, who pleaded not guilty, are being prosecuted for wildlife trafficking without a permit and conspiracy, and face up to seven years in prison, according to their lawyer.
From Barron's
“From my talk with your ma, I gather that you haven’t faced up to what you did.”
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