Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood off
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But while 52,000 customers across the country got their lights turned back on, approximately 490,380 customers are still without electricity, Vaz acknowledged.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025 -
But in the meantime, the franchise has turned back to a familiar face to bolster the offense -- that of receiver Gabe Davis.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Chicago Tribune reported at the time that although some families expressed interest in attending the execution, they were turned away ahead of time.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Because visas are capped at 85,000 annually, with some exemptions, thousands of talented workers get turned away every year simply for lack of better luck.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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But animal welfare experts raised several concerns to Public Investigator, including the size of the animal enclosures and the zoo’s breeding of a white tiger, which is opposed by conservation organizations like the World Wildlife Fund.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The prosecution opposed the request, arguing that jail clothing assists with safety and identification.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Republicans ultimately resisted a similar push by Trump during his first term, and 60 votes are still needed for most measures.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sliwa has resisted calls to exit the race, as some Cuomo supporters have argued his decision to stay on the ballot only splits the Republican and centrist vote, bolstering Mamdani’s prospects.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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What to Know The region has already withstood one atmospheric river earlier this month.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The mural withstood Melissa for a day before most of it collapsed.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Stood off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20off. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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