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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The major concession comes as Paramount was facing an Aug. 3 hearing to try to convince U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
In his interview with the Times’ Leibovich, Graham noted that when his old friend McCain was facing reelection in 2010, he turned himself into “the most conservative member of the U.S. Senate.”
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
The conviction stemmed from an incident that took place as Dugan presided over a docket that included the criminal case of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, who was facing three domestic assault charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Cortazzo also gave some insight into the hurdles he was facing on the path to finding a buyer for the property—specifically an increased concern about wildfire risk.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
He had reached the footpath and was facing Alex, about two hundred feet away.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
