in the face of

phrase

variants or less commonly in face of
: face-to-face with : despite
fearless in the face of danger

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The judge also acknowledged the fast-changing landscape, noting that in the face of declining video subscriptions and TV ad revenues, in the midst of streaming and social media. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Here are a few more tips from our experts on raising a self-sufficient child in the face of the snowplow parenting trend. — Cheryl Maguire, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026 Yet still central to her practice is the question of what political imaginaries art can sustain in the face of democratic erosion. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 Meetings and moves worldwide showcased the fracturing of geopolitics in the face of American unpredictability. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in the face of

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First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of in the face of was in 1572

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“In the face of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20face%20of. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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