faced
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In interviews about the book, she reflected on the scrutiny and cruelty she faced as a young actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The NGO Save the Children said more than 8,000 children faced "safety risks and disruptions to their education" following the quake.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Chava Cartas directs this crime drama based on Héctor de Mauleón’s account, focusing on the decisions faced by the patrolmen when threatened by the criminal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
He said Arday had faced "an unacceptable public hounding and campaign of abuse", adding that he was a victim of "a pernicious public shaming that other people in his position simply wouldn't have faced".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
I whipped around, fearing the worst was about to unfold as I faced the secessionist acquaintances I’d made during our stay here.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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