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stand down

noun as in ceasefire agreement

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Curry was cleared to play after coming through his 12-day stand-down period, and his inclusion in a full-strength side against Japan only points to England's need for a positive outcome.

From BBC

The Marine Corps did order a 48-hour aircraft stand-down after the incident, which was the third recent aviation mishap.

Gen. Eric Smith, the acting commandant of the Marine Corps, ordered the stand-down while authorities searched near two South Carolina lakes for the missing FB-35B Lightning II aircraft.

On Friday, the Princess Royal attended a stand-down parade for 47 Squadron at RAF Brize Norton, attended by past and present personnel.

From BBC

The aviators are required to complete a 24-hour stand-down between May 1 and May 5.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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