face up
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"He'll hold my hand, he tracks, he communicates and expresses an emotion through his eyes, facial movements," she said, "so he'll smile, cry, screw his face up if not too happy about something."
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
Four defendants -- two Israelis including a former soldier and two Greeks -- face up to five years in prison for violating the confidentiality of telephone communications.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
The defendants face up to 30 years in prison if convicted.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
If found guilty, the man may face up to life in prison for treason.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026
I scrunched my face up and almost started to cry.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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