in the face of

1. When confronted with, as in It is hard for brokers to be cheerful in the face of a falling stock market . [Late 1800s]

2. Despite the opposition of, notwithstanding, as in In the face of published statistics, they insist there is no flu epidemic . [Early 1800s] Also see fly in the face of .

Example Sentences

Instead, it focused on the narrow issue of whether a subpoena issued by a legislative committee investigating Roberson’s case should be allowed to compel “the other branches to yield in the face of a scheduled execution.”

From Slate

But if its spell is as enchanting as “Wicked,” these films could be a far-reaching, critical reminder to audiences everywhere to keep moving forward in the face of ceaseless uncertainty, no matter how dark things may get.

From Salon

The Sinn Féin deputy leader added that his "strength and courage in the face of illness served as an inspiration to many, as he became a powerful advocate for raising awareness of cancer".

From BBC

This has stalled the whole deal on progressing women’s access to support in the face of climate change, they say.

From BBC

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield, who represents the central San Fernando Valley, said Tuesday that the city is “hardening our defenses” in the face of Trump’s election.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• in spite of
• regardless of