face-off

Example Sentences

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For Sir Keir to be dislodged, 81 MPs would have to back a specific opponent to face off against him.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Two tech titans face off in court with massive implications for the A.I. industry.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

With the primary expected to result in a runoff election, Esteves is really vying for the chance to face off against Bottoms and ride the party’s nomination into the general election.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

He’ll make good on that pledge Thursday when his Kings and the Colorado Avalanche face off in Game 3 of their first-round series at Crypto.com Arena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

He ripped his face off the sticky ropes, and it felt like someone had yanked strips of adhesive tape off his skin.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins