Sentence examples for standoff has led from inspiring English sources

The standoff has led to increasingly tense exchanges about the possibility of a military strike by Israel or the US.

The standoff has led to a significant decline in Sallie Mae's shares, as investors became concerned that the transaction could collapse or become mired in litigation.

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell arrived here on Thursday night, expressing confidence that tensions have lessened between India and Pakistan, and that the two nations might soon find a way to ease a monthlong standoff that has led to a huge military buildup along their common border.

It has also been at odds with the EU over its controversial judicial reforms that would put Polish judges under political control, a standoff that has led to the European Commission launching proceedings against Warsaw last week.

That has led to a standoff.

She had planned to announce her proposals before Christmas but David Cameron's opposition has led to a standoff.

With their reputations on the line, the clash of Erdogan and Putin's power politics has led to a standoff with a strong risk of escalation.

All of this has led to a thorny standoff, and, at least temporarily, has left Hilliard estranged from his teammates.

It is this last point that has led to a diplomatic standoff between Iran and the West.

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently has said the $5 billion unbalanced budget passed by Democrats last year not only was unconstitutional, but that it also has led to the current standoff in Springfield.

This has led to a high-level standoff between the European Central Bank, which implacably opposes any "haircut" – or reduction in the value of assets – being imposed on creditors, and Germany.