face-off
Example Sentences
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After all talk, the face-off passed without incident with Paul striking a bizarre pose, pushing his stomach out, placing his hands on his back, raising his eyebrows and even bringing his hand to Joshua's chest.
From BBC
But the landscape involved lies along the Sweden-Norway border, where the forests are the scene of an annual face-off between hunters and conservationists.
“And it’s also like a face-off. Maybe me versus my ego on a rainy war field at the end of ‘Squid Game.’”
From Los Angeles Times
After a news conference full of squabbling, the face-off passed without major incident.
From BBC
A ceremonial public event is scheduled later at the T-Mobile Arena which will be the final face-off before fight night.
From BBC
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