standoff

Example Sentences

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There’s no sign the standoff over South Africa’s first new shark net in two decades will delay the resort’s planned opening in July, but the clock is ticking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

In the ensuing standoff, medical workers called for assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

As the demonstrators toughen their demands, the standoff with the government has escalated.

From Barron's • May 20, 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

After a brief standoff, the crab cautiously backed away.

From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown