as in to confront
to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
completing the survival course is largely a matter of one's willingness to outbrave both the elements and the specter of total isolation
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People forced to flee their cars on Sunset Boulevard; sparks whipped by 80-mph winds igniting entire streets; firefighters hastening evacuations and confronting literal walls of flame; the smoking shells of homes and businesses.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
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The supernatural encounter forces him to confront deeper truths about urban survival and morality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2025
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The Swiss company’s share price has faced a volatile ride over the past year amid a rejig of its top management and wider fluctuations in the luxury market.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Bondi has also faced scrutiny for her previous lobbying work with Ballard Partners, including for clients such as Republic Services, Amazon and Uber, which have been in the crosshairs of the Justice Department.—
Taylor Giorno,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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World leaders and corporate CEOs who once balked at Trump were scheduled to attend the ceremony, prepared to brave the bitter cold to publicly show their support before events were moved inside.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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For anyone willing to brave the cold, the private pool area houses the largest of the home’s five decks and boasts tables with room for 12 along with a collection of Adirondack chairs.—
Jessica Cherner,
Architectural Digest,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Outbrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbrave. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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