Sentence examples for fierce standoff from inspiring English sources
It provided an unexpected, unifying ending to a fierce standoff in the House.
Within Wisconsin, where the recall efforts took root during a fierce standoff in the Legislature over the collective bargaining cuts, the signs of anger are everywhere.
He and the Kremlin engaged in a fierce standoff, in which Berezovsky was condemned as the number-one enemy of Russia.
Some practicing pairs heat up into fierce standoffs, with everyone crowding around, hooting and cheering.
Still, Paul Patton, the current governor, has fired the final shot in a fierce, long-running standoff with criminal justice authorities.
In Southland Standoff, the fierce battle between opposing factions is riveting.
As the morning continued to brighten under the now fierce sun, the battle seemed a standoff.
While the conflict is fierce, it is also at a standoff; as the tribesmen who are well supported by the local people maintain their presence in the city center, the better-armed government forces are in control of high points in and around Taiz.
How he did so this time and, even more important, whether his presence will help resolve the standoff in his country, are the subject of fierce debate.
The capture of Mr Gbagbo marks the end of a four-month standoff after last November's presidential election that descended into fierce fighting.
