faced
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While the decision faced some criticism, the program regularly agreed to former President Obama’s preference for now-retired “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft to interview him even though other journalists on the team wanted a chance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
We came into government, recognising Britain faced a new era of threat which demanded a new era for defence.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But since Gareth Southgate coached his last match in 2024 - this time after the European Championships - the Freemans' business has faced a series of rising costs.
From BBC • 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
Because she took his hand and faced off against Lola.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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