In the face of such attacks, Ethnic studies scholars are now faced with having to defend the field.

The bastion held for two weeks in the face of constant attacks by German infantry and armor.

We will not back down in the face of attacks either on us or on defenseless civilians.

He held to that line in the face of political attacks, private entreaties, emotional rallies and even lawsuits.

The town held out stoutly for the remainder of the war in the face of repeated attacks.

The Americans' entrance into the city was their first since July, when they pulled out in the face of relentless insurgent attacks.

He has steadfastly supported the health minister in the face of previous attacks.

However, these positions were quickly abandoned in the face of Confederate attacks.

This split fatally weakened the country in the face of renewed Viking attacks.

No country would be passive in the face of such attacks.