Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stood off
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Zelenskyy was asked to return the statue once his country had turned back the ongoing Russian invasion.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Collins, 73, was elected in 1996 and has turned back numerous challenges from Democratic opponents over the years.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Precinct-only system turned away hundreds of voters March 3.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Cabot immediately covered her face and turned away from the camera, while a stunned Byron ducked down and exited the frame.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Environmental organizations, local residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Environmental organizations, residents and state political leaders have strongly opposed such resumption, citing potential dangers to ocean health.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The suit claims Tesla resisted Dondero’s efforts to obtain discovery and moved to compel arbitration, which was denied.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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The workers who navigated those transitions successfully weren’t the ones who resisted change.—
Phil Blair,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jayson Tatum had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes, Neemias Queta had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Boston Celtics withstood a late charge to beat Washington 111-100 on Saturday night and send the Wizards to their 11th straight loss.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trends come and go, but there are certain bag styles that have withstood the test of time.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Stood off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stood%20off. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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