stand off
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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
Clarke's Scotland look better when they embrace chaos and do not stand off it, especially in home matches, when they can use a rocking home crowd to their advantage.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2025
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
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
Salladhor Saan's galleys would be out in the bay as well, Ser Imry had commanded them to stand off .
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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