in the face of
adverb
Roget 708: against, versus, counter to, in conflict with, at cross purposes. against the grain, against the current, against the stream, against the wind, against the tide; with a headwind; with the wind ahead, with the wind in one's teeth. in spite, ... show more
Roget 186: here, there, where, everywhere, aboard, on board, at home, afield; here there and everywhere etc. (space) 180; in presence of, before; ... show more
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