stand off
Example Sentences
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The stand off has spurred calls for diplomacy from regional actors and allies of the rival countries.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
He bought pies from a fruit stand off Interstate 80 between San Francisco and Sacramento and delivered them as apologies to targets of his rants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2025
It eventually came down to tense stand off during the results between Austria and Israel, with Austria eventually taking the Eurovision trophy.
From BBC ● May 17, 2025
Head, who recovered from fractured thumb, and David Warner smashed New Zealand pace bowlers with an aggressive 175-run opening wicket stand off 117 balls.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
Kicked the stand off my bike and pushed it into the driveway.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
