stand off
Example Sentences
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The stand off has spurred calls for diplomacy from regional actors and allies of the rival countries.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
He bought pies from a fruit stand off Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento and delivered them as apologies to targets of his rants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
He warns it will be Prince Harry who will lose public support from this stand off and says he should "take a grip on his life" and not see himself as a "victim".
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2024
Head, who recovered from fractured thumb, and David Warner smashed New Zealand pace bowlers with an aggressive 175-run opening wicket stand off 117 balls.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
Every time her mom came home, Aru would stand off to the side, chest puffed out like a blue jay, waiting for her to notice.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
