Sentence examples for these standoff from inspiring English sources

Understandably, the comments drew criticism from the bishop of Dover, Rev Trevor Willmott, who said that when "we forget our humanity then we end up in these standoff positions".

These standoffs typically lead to buyouts, but the amount of money each player is due has made for difficult negotiations.

But Mr. Clinton has won these standoffs in the past, and there is no reason why he cannot do so now.

Finally, these standoffs also have a constitutional character, which brings us back to Justice Stevens' retirement.

"Our patience with these standoffs is running thin," said Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash).. "This president and the American people deserve a functioning government and we're going to fight to make sure they get it".

But while the media carelessly whips up hysteria with talk of "World War III," it's important to remember that these standoffs are a yearly occurrence in the Korean Peninsula, they have the character of routine.

He refuses to set it, and this time the standoff between these reluctant collaborators is serious.

In Southbury, the standoff continues.

So the standoff continues.

To economists, the standoff is maddening.

Right now, we have a standoff on these fiscal issues.