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facing

[ fey-sing ]

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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

/ ˈ�ڱ�ɪ��ɪŋ /

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of facing¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; face + -ing ¹

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Pelley disclosed the show had been facing increased corporate oversight because of Paramount’s desire to win the Trump administration’s approval of the Skydance deal.

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Georgescu is now banned from running, and was detained, facing a criminal investigation including attempting to overthrow constitutional order.

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They arrange themselves facing Bob, who sits at center stage, and do not take their eyes off him for one minute.

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The university announced last year it was facing a £35m deficit and that hundreds of jobs would be lost.

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“Right now, as we speak, our programs across the state are facing the possibility of closure and dissolution and termination.”

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facility facing tool

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