Meaning of the word "in the face of" in English

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in the face of

US /ɪn ðə feɪs əv/
UK /ɪn ðə feɪs əv/
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Phrase

1.

when confronted with; in the presence of (a difficult circumstance)

Example:
She remained calm in the face of danger.
They continued their work in the face of strong opposition.
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