faced
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South Korean firms faced a series of high-profile cyber-security incidents last year despite the country's reputation for tight data privacy standards.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Moriarty has faced a torrent of online harassment herself about her physical appearance, which recently led her to reveal that she has been suffering from Graves’ disease.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
I remember thinking her diatribe about the injustice of Hester Prynne’s shunning would segue into the cruelties Charles faced with the goal of inspiring someone to defy the blacklist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The BLS, like many statistics agencies worldwide, has faced a number of challenges in recent years with declining survey response rates and dwindling resources.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Herold turned away from Booth and faced the door.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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