face up to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Wildlife traffickers can face up to 10 years in prison for crimes involving protected species, or 15 years for endangered species.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
It’s because you need to face up to whatever got you into this situation — and to take responsibility for your actions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
If convicted, they could face up to seven years in prison.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Under the deal, he’ll pay a $2.25 million fine and face up to five years behind bars.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Mrs. Tsilouras was reapplying lipstick, but as soon as she left I put my face up to the mirror.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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