face up
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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
They face up to 10 years in prison.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Next season, West Ham must face up to a challenge those fans who celebrated success in Prague could never have imagined possible.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
“You could have told me—” She stopped, marched across the kitchen, took Brandon’s chin, and tilted his face up.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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