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to look out on; to overlook; to front onto
to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to be confronted by
to deal with (an issue)
to attend (e.g. a function); to appear (e.g. in court); to be present at; to go to (e.g. a place); to take part in; to participate; to join
海に臨む丘の上に小さな神社があった。
There was a small shrine on a hill overlooking the sea.
彼は重要な会議に緊張して臨んでいる。
He is approaching the important meeting with nervousness.
選手たちは決勝戦に全力で臨む覚悟だ。
The athletes are determined to give their all in the finals.