Sentence examples for to standoffs from inspiring English sources

Tensions, she said, led to standoffs.

In remarks that he said may have been overtaken by events in Iraq that were being reported as he entered the Security Council chamber, Mr. Brahimi said that anything other than a peaceful resolution to standoffs in Falluja and Najaf would have grave consequences.

Some refused, leading to standoffs, although no shots were fired.

When comparing these close-up spectra to standoff spectra, effects such as Raman scattering by atmospheric nitrogen, and in our case, 355 nm elastic scattering in the 294 nm excitation scheme, have to be taken into account.

Shortly before setting off to Oregon, Bundy, 69, had told the Guardian in a phone interview that he was heading to the standoff to protect the holdouts.

Use the screws provided to secure the motherboard to the standoffs through the shielded screw holes on the motherboard.

The terrifying new power of atomic weapons was to lead to a standoff suitably known as Mad – Mutually Assured Destruction.

They appear to want a commission that continually divides into 5-to-5 standoffs, guaranteeing a toothless inquiry.

Moreover, the market reaction to past standoffs suggests that investors have learned over time to ignore the theatrics in Washington.

It appeared that the security forces this time had worked to try to negotiate an end to the standoff.

(It could lead to similar standoffs with police).