face
noun
the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
is facing
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present progressiveof face (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Journalist Justine Smith has said the star is facing claims by "multiple, multiple victims".
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2026
At the same time, the country is facing fierce protests denouncing the surging cost of living and demanding higher spending on education and other public services.
From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026
But it’s also because the AI trade is facing some stiff headwinds that heretofore it had largely avoided.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026
Business sentiment is facing pressure from elevated energy costs, trade tensions and new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
But Alicia is facing me, a foot away, and I can't tell what she's thinking.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
