face
noun
the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
had been facing
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past perfect progressiveof face.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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David Hearn, a champion canoeist, had been facing a 10-year prison sentence if found guilty after his arrest last month.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The former star bond trader had been facing five charges, including investment adviser fraud and securities fraud, which each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The company had been facing a laundry list of potentially existential issues, like repeated technological missteps and an erosion of market share.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026
The lawsuit came six months after a judge dismissed the involuntary manslaughter charge that Baldwin had been facing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
It was damp and dark on one side, where it had been on the ground for who knows how long, and dry and beginning to crack on the upside that had been facing the sun.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
