face up
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If found guilty he could face up to 25 years in prison.
From BBC
One thing I have learned in my career is the overwhelming reluctance of the market to face up to these kinds of issues.
From Barron's
Just this week, Germany passed a new law which could see people smugglers face up to 10 years in prison for trying to bring migrants to the UK.
From BBC
He had faced up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.
From Los Angeles Times
Chavez faced up to 10 years in federal prison.
From BBC
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