Sentence examples for stand off with from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "stand off with" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where two people, groups, or entities are in disagreement and unwilling to compromise. For example, "The two sides remained in a stand off with no further negotiations planned."

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Activists stand off with the police.

Vice

Critics were divided about Rick Grimes' return to Atlanta, as well as his stand off with Guillermo and his gang.

Wikipedia

The investigators' final visit in Falkirk resulted in a tense stand off with Deans.

The Guardian

Once an apology was issued, Giuliani predicted, the stand off with the NYPD would be over.

The Guardian

"It looks like the United Nations is having a stand off with flags.

HuffPost

Emily Gould has come a long way since her stand off with Jimmy Kimmel on CNN.

Huffington Post

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And the stand-off with India only strengthens the standing of the military.

Independent

There was (and is) the absurd stand-off with Cuba.

Independent

Resolving the ensuing stand-off with creditors took 29 years.

The Economist

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

The New Yorker

His stand-off with Ingram was brilliant: "Old man?" indeed.

The Guardian - TV & Radio

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