in the face
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He also defended appointing Gamble to lead the review, in the face of some criticism.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“In just two games, I got hit in the face, groin, shin, foot, hand and head,” he says, counting up his bruises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Thus far, shares of Apple have outperformed in 2026 in the face of supply-chain constraints.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Never married, publicly partnered or linked romantically with a woman, the senator consistently denied he was gay in the face of barbs, jokes and speculation.
From Salon ● Jul. 13, 2026
Other than looking a bit pale in the face, in fact, the prince looked as healthy as the day they’d met.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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