faced with(• be faced with something She's faced with a difficult decision. OALD. we are faced with bankruptcy (мы стоим перед банкротством). ORD. находясь перед лицом смертельной опасности = faced with mortal danger. Faced with mortal danger the pilgrims tore their way out of the prison and tried to put out the fire. Alexander Demidov)
rise to a crisis(Anybody can rise to a crisis and face a crushing tragedy with courage, but to meet the petty hazards of the day with a laugh – I really think that requires spirit. Wakeful dormouse)