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face up to
verb
to accept (an unpleasant fact, reality, etc)
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Idioms and Phrases
Also, face it. Confront or accept an unpleasant or difficult situation. For example, Jane had to face up to the possibility of being fired, or Face it—you were wrong. [Late 1700s] Also see face the music.
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If convicted, Huerta could face up to six years in prison.
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If convicted, Cui and Miller face up to five years in prison for conspiracy, five years for interstate stalking, 20 for violating the Arms Export Control Act and 10 years for smuggling.
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If found guilty, Mr Miller could face up to 20 years in prison for violation of the Arms Export Control Act, and 10 years for smuggling.
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If found guilty, she could face up to 25 years behind bars.
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Five people each face up to 30 years in prison for allegedly submitting false claims that their properties were damaged in the January Los Angeles wildfires.
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