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3 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Standoff' in a Sentence

"A state of being apart or distant; a situation where two parties maintain a position of distance or separation." more

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The standoff between the two nations escalated tensions at the border.
The chess players reached a standoff with neither willing to make a move.
The cowboy faced a standoff with the outlaws in the dusty town.

Standoff

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nounA state of being apart or distant; a situation where two parties maintain a position of distance or separation.
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Last Updated On: June 27, 2024
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