face up
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"He'll hold my hand, he tracks, he communicates and expresses an emotion through his eyes, facial movements," she said, "so he'll smile, cry, screw his face up if not too happy about something."
From BBC
Four defendants -- two Israelis including a former soldier and two Greeks -- face up to five years in prison for violating the confidentiality of telephone communications.
From Barron's
She will face up to five years in federal prison at her April 13 sentencing hearing.
From Los Angeles Times
If convicted, he faces up to four years and eight months in prison, RSF said.
From Barron's
If found guilty, Thomas P faces up to three years in prison.
From BBC
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