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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If things feel overwhelming, consider this a green light to address the situation and confront what’s been lingering beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 June 2025 -
Drawing from figures like James Baldwin and Richard Pryor, the artist confronts the failures of representation through works that are at once minimalist and deeply charged.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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The music mogul, who is also facing a torrent of civil suits, has pleaded not guilty to all federal charges.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Both Earps and Hampton have played a very similar number of minutes and faced a very similar number of shots, but Earps’ shot-stopping has not been as strong, conceding 1.6 goals more than expected, based on the quality of shots faced.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Bring the whole family out to Stone Mountain Park for a day of hiking (head to the top of the mountain for panoramic views), kayaking or paddleboarding, picnicking, or braving the Lakeside Zip Line Adventure Course.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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In the final days of the war, 12-year-old Nanning (Billerbeck) braves the treacherous sea to hunt seals, goes fishing at night, and works the nearby farm to help his mother feed the family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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“Outbrave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outbrave. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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