face-off

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal

But even an athlete as fierce as Jones accepts she may need to improve her game face when it comes to her upcoming face-off with Criss.

From BBC

Before the face-off drama, a twitchy, stone-faced Dubois glanced around at the stained-glass windows as the managers went toe-to-toe backing their men.

From BBC

The supporters at Santagiulia were partisan in favour of the Canadians, with the USA team roundly booed before face-off.

From BBC

From the opening face-off, it was immediately clear that a different Canada came ready for battle.

From The Wall Street Journal