face
noun
the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
was facing
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past progressiveof face.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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He came in with 1,570 yards passing and 24 touchdowns, but on his second pass of the game, he came to the sideline in severe pain revealing the challenge he was facing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
Two months ago, Infantino was facing mounting calls to stand down as president of the organisation he has led since 2016.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
He was facing prison for fraud and campaign finance violations and was speaking to the FBI in the hopes of reducing his sentence.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
For Hannah, that moment brought relief that they finally had an answer, but also the harsh reality of what her daughter was facing.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
That’s what the Soviet Union was facing and fighting: destruction on that scale.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
