standoff

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That is especially true, according to analysts, if Russia-Ukraine peace talks or a resolution to the U.S. standoff with Venezuela loosens restrictions on oil exports.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the latest salvo in an escalating standoff that started in September with a massive naval deployment for what Washington called an anti-narcotics operation.

From Barron's

When Pascal finally slaps Phoenix across the face, the joke is gone and what’s left is a petty, pathetic standoff, scored to Perry’s incongruously perky anthem.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, fully enforcing a quarantine or blockade is difficult and could take time to have an impact, prolonging the standoff.

From The Wall Street Journal

Last week, video of a standoff between three Waymo cars in San Francisco also went viral.

From Los Angeles Times