Mr. Assad had apparently been seeking a face-saving solution.

But his voluntary departure could also provide a face-saving solution to the three-year crisis.

As with other arrangements between foreign companies and the Chinese government, it was a face-saving solution - a compromise that allowed both sides to claim victory.

But then she discovered the surprising cause (stress) and face-saving solutions that work no matter what your skin type.

Even today, he said, he would welcome the Iraqi leader in Egypt as part of an effort to find such a face-saving solution.

And he had emerged with just enough flexibility to afford the Iraqis a face-saving solution.

The face-saving solution for both sides was celebrated with Champagne last night at the residence of France's ambassador to the agency, one participant said.

Nixon could find no face-saving solution to the Vietnam War.

Finally, a face-saving solution was found: the minister of youth and sports in Baghdad canceled the festival.

As a face-saving solution, he is awarded four free throws.