face-off

Example Sentences

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The pair shared a face-off that lasted well over a minute.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Even before the face-off, his Democratic rivals began ramping up their focus on Becerra.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Thurmond did not meet the polling threshold to qualify for Tuesday’s debate or an NBC/Telemundo face-off taking place on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But they typically happen on a much smaller scale, making Eaton’s potential face-off with the administration unusual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

The stage was set for the first and most sensational face-off of the Cold War era in the United States.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau