in the face of
in
ɪn
in
the
ðə
dhē
face
feɪs
feis
of
əv
ēv
British pronunciation
/ɪn ðə feɪs əv/

Definition & Meaning of "in the face of"in English

in the face of
01

used to indicate confronting or dealing with something directly

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Examples
The rescue team pressed on in the face of fierce storms, determined to reach the stranded hikers.
1.1

despite a challenging or difficult situation

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They completed the marathon in the face of extreme heat and exhaustion.
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