faced
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Britannia Hotels, under the names of two limited companies, faced 20 charges of failing to ensure the safety of employees or guests at Liverpool Magistrates Court.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
By early 2026, the company faced multiple class action lawsuits accusing it of misleading investors.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
It’s one thing to know how to live healthfully, and another to be faced with raw numbers showing that you aren’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
When each bird was holding a berry they all faced front and ate them, working the pulp off until they had the meat and spitting out the center pit.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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