face-off

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The obligatory face-off at the end lasted less than a minute and a half, and only ended when Hearn stepped between the fighters, before the heavyweights exchanged a respectful handshake.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

I recently became part of a face-off between two opposite-running Coco bots on the small strip of sidewalk in front of Cafe Figaro.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But they typically happen on a much smaller scale, making Eaton’s potential face-off with the administration unusual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Daredevil star Charlie Cox is also nominated for his supporting performance in Expedition 33, while his castmates Ben Starr and Jennifer English face-off once again in the lead performance category.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

The face-off was so absurd it should have been humorous.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan