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facing
[ fey-sing ]
noun
- a covering in front, for ornament, protection, etc., as an outer layer of stone on a brick wall.
- a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornament or strengthening.
- material turned outward or inward, as a cuff or hem.
- facings, coverings of a different color applied on the collar, cuffs, or other parts of a military coat.
facing
/ ˈfeɪsɪŋ /
noun
- a piece of material used esp to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying
- usually plural a piece of additional cloth, esp in a different colour, on the collar, cuffs, etc, of the jacket of a military uniform, formerly used to denote the regiment
- an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall
- marketing an area of retail shelf space
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Example Sentences
"I think all of us are beginning to realise the part we need to play in terms of tackling the sustainability challenges and the climate crisis we're facing," says Prof Caroline.
Mr Mangione, 26, was arrested days later in Pennsylvania and flown to New York where he is facing both federal and state charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.
These blocks disproportionately affected vulnerable individuals, including new parents and those facing health challenges who had received gift card funds from friends and family.
So the problem is not a single electoral defeat, or even a party facing a string of them.
It is just one example of the diversity and complexity of Syrian society, and the challenges facing the country's new government.
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