put on a brave face
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Despite concerns for the future, long-suffering Cubans put on a brave face.
From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026
But before I do any of that, I will put on a brave face and go to one more farewell party for a dedicated but departing public servant.
From Slate ● Feb. 7, 2025
There are many people who might try to put on a brave face but are hurting inside.
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2025
He tells us that most of the patients he visits are young men trying to put on a brave face in a scary situation.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
Nicole put on a brave face, but I could see she was halfway to freaked, too many people coming up to her at once.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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