standoff

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That has also come amid a trade standoff with the United States that played a role in last year's growth reading coming in at its lowest level in decades.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

During this standoff, CBS Los Angeles’ helicopter spotted a deputy just feet from the crashed car scrolling through what appeared to be a woman’s dating app profile.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

What we lacked in Desert Storm was standoff capability, meaning weapons that allowed America to attack targets from a safe distance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

There is little sign that the funding standoff is close to being resolved.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

And there we stood for a few silent seconds, locked in a jaw-clenching standoff until our eyes began to tear up.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan