Sentence examples similar to face a stand off from inspiring English sources

IT IS not the narrative that Catalan separatists hoped for as they face a stand-off with the Madrid government over a planned independence vote in November.

As well as the looming battle over spending cuts, the two sides also face a stand-off over raising the federal debt ceiling.

When I think of the medical environment in Iran, I cannot help but draw parallels with junior doctors in Britain who have been considering a full-walkout for the first time in the history of the National Health Service as they face a stand-off over new contracts they believe endanger patient safety.

Ministers risk angering the public and facing a stand-off with unions if they press ahead with the proposals, being drawn up by Sir Roy McNulty, the former chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority, who has warned that annual state funding for the industry of £5bn is unsustainable.

When Varey attempted to photograph the driver he covered his face and a "stand-off" ensued until police officers arrived.

The Algerian regime, in a delicate political position, does not want to lose face in a stand-off which marks the return of major operations on its home turf.

There was a stand-off.

Since then, a stand-off has persisted.

Moat later shot himself dead after a stand-off.

Jack Kirby's heirs in a stand-off with Marvel.

A stand-off is always liable to tip into violence.