standoff

Example Sentences

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But as the standoff with Iran persists, the rest of the Middle East continues to evolve.

From The Wall Street Journal

At the same time, carriage negotiations with programmers are more fraught, often leading to standoffs where channels are pulled, disrupting service to customers.

From Los Angeles Times

With few good options, analysts say Iran is playing for time and risking miscalculation as the armed standoff continues.

From The Wall Street Journal

Five days earlier, animal control officers in San Francisco captured a mountain lion within the city after an hours-long standoff.

From Los Angeles Times

That includes de-escalating standoffs between ICE officials and citizen observers.

From The Wall Street Journal