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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as the standoff" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing a situation where two parties are in a state of tension or conflict, often without resolution.
Example: "The negotiations reached a deadlock, as the standoff between the two sides continued for weeks."
Alternatives: "during the standoff" or "in the standoff".
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As the standoff worsens, regional powers have stepped in.
As the standoff went on, a crowd gathered.
As the standoff continued, the protesters became entrenched and emboldened.
As the standoff entered its third day Sunday morning, the authorities became fearful.
As the standoff at the mall worsened, Al Shabab's public messages became ever more strident.
The meeting took place as the standoff in the South China Sea entered its fourth week.
But in interviews, several said that they had begun to feel unsafe as the standoff mounted.
As the standoff continued into the evening, neighbors complained about the disruption.
The boy was injured as the standoff ended and was taken to a hospital.
Shares of Repsol rose in the initial days of the battle, but fell back as the standoff dragged on.
Investigators met with his parents, whom they did not name publicly, as the standoff continued, the police said.
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