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stand-off

noun deadlock, stalemate, impasse, draw, tie, standstill, gridlock, dead heat This could lead to another diplomatic stand-off.
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stand-off

[ˈstændɒf]
A. N (= deadlock) → punto m muerto, callejón m sin salida (Sport) (= stalemate) → empate m
B. CPD stand-off half N (Rugby) → medio m de apertura
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stand-off

[ˈstændˌɒf] n (stalemate) → situazione f di stallo
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Of all youth's passions and pleasures, this is the most common and least alloyed; and every flash of Alan's black eyes; every aspect of his curly head; every graceful reach, every easy, stand-off attitude of waiting; ay, and down to his shirt-sleeves and wrist-links, were seen by John through a luxurious glory.
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And Catalans Dragons stand-off Sam Tomkins has also avoided further suspension after being charged with a grade A offence of dangerous contact in the same game.
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Boeing has been awarded a 250ドルM indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for long range stand-off cruise missile weapon system integration.
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The Aussie stand-off said: "There were some heartbreaking moments last year but we are well and truly on the right track.
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A spokesperson for Warwickshire Police said a 28-year-old man, who has not been identified, was detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act as a result of a stand-off in Edward Street.
Man detained after street cordoned off
The drill comes amid increasing tensions between the US and China, which has turned into a stand-off between the two superpowers' navies in the South China Sea.
Report: China to join Malaysia, Thailand for naval drills in Straits of Melaka from Saturday
A MAN has been arrested following an eight-hour police stand-off in Newcastle.
Man arrested after eight-hour stand-off
Officers with guns drawn and police dogs surrounded a house on the street in a three-hour stand-off.
A town 'gone crazy': streets closed off as armed police swoop; weekend of dramatic scenes across area
The stand-off began in June when Indian troops stalled a road building by the Chinese Army in the area, citing the disputed status of the region and its close proximity to India's artery in the northeast.
India, China agree to maintain peace at border
A drunk hurled tiles and a bottle of cider at police during a two-hour rooftop stand-off in the early hours of the morning.
Drunk threw tiles and cider at police during 5.30am rooftop stand-off in Wallsend; Darren Drape climbed onto his roof as police tried to gain access to his home address before hurling the missiles and shouting abuse
Aman reportedly armed with a machete who sparked a 36-hour police stand-off at a derelict building on an industrial estate in Tredegar remained on the ruins last night.
'Machete' man stays on ruins in police stand-off
Summary: Beijing [China], Dec 13 (ANI): The Doklam stand-off had put severe pressure on bilateral relations between New Delhi and Beijing, a statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry, quoted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as telling his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj.
Doklam stand-off put 'severe pressure' on India, China ties: Wang Yi

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