in the face of sth
despite having to deal with a difficult situation or problem:
She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.

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in the face of
in the face of (something)
1.
despite something.
She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.

2.
when threatened by something.
In the face of clear evidence that the printing company did what it was supposed to do, the publisher lost the lawsuit.

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in the face of something
in the face of (something)
1.
despite something.
She left home in the face of strong opposition from her parents.

2.
when threatened by something.
In the face of clear evidence that the printing company did what it was supposed to do, the publisher lost the lawsuit.

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in the face of
in spite of the fact that there may be problems/difficulty/danger
In the face of many problems, my cousin was still able to raise wonderful children.

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in the face of something
in spite of the fact that there may be problems/difficulty/danger
In the face of many problems, my cousin was still able to raise wonderful children.

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in the face of
adv. phr.
1. When met or in the presence of; threatened by.
He was brave in the face of danger.
She began to cry in the face of failure.
2. Although opposed by; without being stopped by.
Talking continued even in the face of the teacher's command to stop.
Synonym: IN SPITE OF.
Compare: FLY IN THE FACE OF, IN ONE'S FACE.
3. See: FLY IN THE PACE OF.

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