'To Face' vs. 'To Be Faced With'. What's the Difference?

To face something means to confront or deal with something difficult or unpleasant. As a result, you are describing an action. To be faced with something has a similar meaning, but in this case you are describing a situation.
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'For Example' Synonyms

All the following words are synonyms of "for example": For instance, e.g., Including, Such as, Like. Other creative ways to say "for example" are: To illustrate, Case in point, To show what I mean, To give you an idea.
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Do We need a Comma Before 'Such As'?

A comma (,) before such as is required if the clause that follows is not essential to the meaning of the sentence. Do not put a comma before such as if the second clause is essential to the meaning of your sentence.
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'For the Sake of it' - Meaning

If you do something for the sake of it, you do it for no particular reason. There is not a motivating cause. You do it just because you want to.
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'To Turn on a Dime' Meaning and Examples

To turn on a dime is to change direction quickly (literally or figuratively). This expression can describe strategies, mood, psychology, attitudes, prices, or many other things
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'For the sake of' - Meaning

"For the sake of" can have two basic meanings: 1.) for the purpose of something or 2.) with consideration for someone.
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'Aim for' vs. 'Aim at'

You can use the verbs aim for, aim to, or aim at to express that you are trying to achieve a goal or hit a target.
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Can vs. May

Simple rules to learn how to use "may" and "can" to talk about permission, ability or possibility.
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