had faced
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past perfectof face.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
facenounthe front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
Example Sentences
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In this context, Lubinets said he had faced questions and criticism online of his attitude towards Lantratova, formerly a hardline pro-Kremlin lawmaker, who is on the United Kingdom's sanctions list.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
It said access to urgent care was a "priority" but the centres had faced financial pressures and ongoing recruitment difficulties.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The BBC’s lawyers said they had been trying to schedule Trump’s deposition since July and had faced repeated delays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
Situation: In the sixth inning, with the Dodgers still trailing, 1-0, the Brewers turn to Abner Uribe, who had faced 26 batters and walked two in the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
It was the story of what had happened to them in Afghanistan and the danger Habib had faced when he’d been pressured to join the Taliban.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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