1
as in personally
in person and usually privately
I won't believe that accusation until I meet with him face-to-face and ask him myself
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2
as in one-on-one
in direct confrontation or competition
came face-to-face with her lifelong fear of flying even before the plane left the runway
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Adverb
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The dismantling of the CPB is personally hard for Ramer to watch, given his investment of time and energy at the CPB.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025 -
A number of post commenters said that they personally would not be bothered by the encounter, and several people even found the OP’s description of the teen endearing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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After all, found in uncomfortable truths—and in your willingness to confront them head-on—is the doorway to self-awareness, wisdom and growth.—
PJ Bain,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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After Cohen confronted the ocean head-on, physically submerging himself in the sea that took his son, a wave of relief came over him.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Face-to-face.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face-to-face. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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