face
noun
the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
have faced
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present perfectof face.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The researchers suggest that this exceptional speed could reflect the demands birds have faced throughout their evolution.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
Targeting the liver could be particularly valuable in Alzheimer's research, where efforts to develop treatments acting directly in the brain have faced an estimated 98% failure rate in clinical trials.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Newcastle have faced the most shots of any Premier League team this season, including 15 or more in seven of the nine top-flight matches they have played.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Another issue that businesses have faced: The economy has been hit by a series of shocks of the sort that used to come around much more infrequently.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
Food production would have faced even less competition from hunting-gathering in these areas than it did in the Fertile Crescent.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
