face
noun
the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
has been facing
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present perfect progressiveof face (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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But the publicly traded company behind the popular dolls has been facing significant headwinds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
The accelerated rollout comes as the prime minister has been facing pressure over the early release scheme, designed to avert overcrowding in the country's prisons.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
American’s profits have lagged behind rivals’ in recent years, and it has been facing growing frustration from its labor unions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The WTO, which regulates large swathes of global trade, has been facing increasing pressure to overhaul rules considered by many as outdated and unable to keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
A Discouraging Environment.—Too many a rural community, like old China, has been facing the past.
From Society Its Origin and Development by Henry Kalloch Rowe
