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has been facing

  • present perfect progressive
    of face (3rd person singular).
    face
    noun
    the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.

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Through an interpreter, coach Amir Ghalenoei broadened the scope of what Iran has been facing in its runup to the World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 2026

The resignations further weaken Sir Keir Starmer, who has been facing questions about his leadership, particularly in the aftermath of poor elections results at the beginning of May.

From BBC Jun. 12, 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regulates large swathes of global trade, has been facing increasing pressure to overhaul rules considered by many as outdated and unable to keep pace with a rapidly changing world.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 Rowe, Henry Kalloch