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In some senses, faced is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
alternative, dangerous, developed, difficult, financial, major, many, new
The company faced a major challenge when their largest customer decided to switch suppliers.
VERB + FACED
developing, got, know, stealing, time
He got faced with a difficult decision when he found out about the theft.
FACED + NOUN
crises, crisis, difficulties, evidence, host, interruption, kinds, multitude
The company faced a host of challenges when the factory flooded last month.
PREP.
across, in, toward, upon, with
The team faced numerous challenges across different departments during the merger.
ADV.
bravely, ever, suddenly
She bravely faced her fears and gave the presentation despite her nervousness.