square up
Example Sentences
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The player Stewart wanted to square up with—before he was held back by teammates and coaches—was LeBron James.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
The teams will square up again for three one-day internationals starting in Christchurch on Sunday, followed by three Tests in December.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025
He will trade fists with Dullah Mbabe from the mainland, while Karim Mandonga, a charismatic Tanzanian boxer will square up with Osman Muller Junior from Zanzibar in another bout.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023
“He’s difficult to square up - lot of balls just off the barrel, kind of lofted out there,” said Yankees centerfielder Harrison Bader, who was 0 for 3 with a walk.
From Washington Times ● May 26, 2023
Two couples stepped off the floor just as it was time for them to square up with Karl and Perilee.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
