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face up

Idioms  
  1. see under face down.


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And so, 25 years after it opened, Berlin’s Jewish Museum must face up to an existential challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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

A former US Olympian accused of vandalizing Washington's newly renovated Reflecting Pool was charged on Thursday with a felony and could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, a federal prosecutor said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 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

She looked up, turning her face up towards mine.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline

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