stand off

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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

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

In a sudden about turn on Sunday, Macron said France's 1,500 counter-terrorism troops would finally withdraw from its former colony after a two-month stand off since a military coup that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

“I’m—I’m not going to stand off and on about this, Nat. Elizabeth—your wife—is dead.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham