The phrase "as they were faced" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a situation where individuals confront or encounter something, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "As they were faced with the unexpected challenges, they had to adapt quickly to the new circumstances."
Alternatives: "as they confronted" or "as they encountered".
For departments outside the protective ring-fence this could mean cuts ultimately only about half as bad as they were facing before Mr Osborne rose to the dispatch box.This is a trick, but it is good politics.
For departments outside the ring-fence this could mean cuts ultimately only about half as bad as they were facing before Mr Osborne rose to the dispatch box this week.This is a trick, but it is good politics.
Abramovich would almost certainly have taken his roubles elsewhere, and Chelsea could have suffered a similar fate to Leeds, or possibly worse, as they were facing financial oblivion at the time.
This seems reasonable, as they were facing an unpredictable and potentially dangerous situation on the day of the attacks.
However, councils are finding themselves under pressure as they are faced with difficult decisions in the face of housing and welfare reform.
Now, as they are faced with the catastrophic collapse of their theories, Krugman thinks political bias and professional pride are what's stopping them admitting they were wrong.
Her eye is on the machinery of their moral operations as they are faced with the need for action or decision.
They can see the political and military balance is swinging against them just as they are faced by Mr Maliki's rejuvenated Iraqi government commanding the increasingly confident 600,000-strong Iraqi security forces.
"I have no doubt that you will win the backing and support of communities across London as you stand up for them as they are faced by the unfairness of a Tory Government and a Tory Mayor".
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) disruption of the knee can be a devastating injury to the athletes, as they are faced with possible reconstructive surgery and the extensive months of physical rehabilitation that follows.
