standoff

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Demand for Treasurys picked up, lowering yields, as the U.S. economy gave signs of weakening and the U.S.-Iran standoff dragged on.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

His critics argue that the nuclear deal shows that only with concessions from both sides can he reach a deal with Tehran that will bring a durable end to the current standoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

At one point in the Temple of Heaven standoff, an official could be heard talking about what would happen on that trip.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

But the standoff at the Strait of Hormuz has led to increased transits of smaller tankers through the canal, according to maritime data-analytics firm Kpler, which measures weekly transits.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

At Verdun, meanwhile, after a summer standoff, the fighting flared up again.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman