face up to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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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
Under the deal, he’ll pay a $2.25 million fine and face up to five years behind bars.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
It has also promised that NHS staff who refuse to engage with upcoming maternity reviews will be compelled to give evidence or face up to two years in prison.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
They face up to 10 years in prison.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
But eventually, if I lived through this, I would have to face up to the decision I had made and the pain I had caused.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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