face-off

Example Sentences

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The face-off took place at a critical moment before the June 2 primary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Dubois declined a fist bump in their first face-off in February and the hostility continued when they met again this week, with the verbal exchanges beginning within minutes.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Dubois repeatedly questioned Harper's achievements and credentials, while Harper shoved Dubois during a fiery media face-off earlier in the week.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 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

One day in May the army announced that it had sent paratroopers into Mingora in preparation for a face-off with the Taliban there.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai