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    stand off

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    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo stay at a distance; remain apart
    Toby will stand off by himself at the dance because he is shy
    n.NounA state of being distant or aloof in a relationship.
    Keep a stand off distance from the fire
    n.NounA deadlock or stalemate in a conflict or negotiation.
    The negotiations resulted in a stand off.
    n.NounA situation in a game or contest where neither side can gain an advantage.
    The game ended in a scoreless stand-off.
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo maintain a distance; to avoid engagement or confrontation.
    The two countries decided to stand off and avoid escalating the conflict.

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    Mark Gungor Tale of Two Brains Full

    08:28Mark Gungor Tale of Two Brains Full
    • And it is the perfect stand off!

      And it is the perfect stand off!

    • It is the ultimate stand off!

      It is the ultimate stand off!

    A2

    When You Realize Your Younger Sibling Is An Adult

    01:31When You Realize Your Younger Sibling Is An Adult
    • - Oh, I know, I got her this sick jewelry stand off Etsy.

      - Oh, I know, I got her this sick jewelry stand off Etsy.

    A2

    Charli xcx's Parents Chaperoned Her 4AM Rave Performances | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    09:04Charli xcx's Parents Chaperoned Her 4AM Rave Performances | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
    • And you can stand off of it for a little bit and participate, but

      And you can stand off of it for a little bit and participate, but

    • and you can stand off of it for a little bit and participate but not get the full blast right away.

      and you can stand off of it for a little bit and participate but not get the full blast right away.

    A2

    BEST Flash Mobs of ALL TIME -- BOAT 1

    02:53BEST Flash Mobs of ALL TIME -- BOAT 1
    • This happened in Poland. Not much is going on until a stand-off ensues, a finger-gun

      This happened in Poland. Not much is going on until a stand-off ensues, a finger-gun

    B2

    The Call of the Wild Audiobook by Jack London

    32:24The Call of the Wild Audiobook by Jack London
    • "You must stand off from him," Matheson protested.

      "You must stand off from him," Matheson protested.

    • "You must stand off from him," Matthewson protested.

      "You must stand off from him," Matthewson protested.

    B2

    13 Phrasal Verbs with STAND: stand by, stand out, stand down...

    12:3213 Phrasal Verbs with STAND: stand by, stand out, stand down...
    • "Stand off".

      "Stand off".

    • Now, "stand off" is generally not used by itself.

      Now, "stand off" is generally not used by itself.

    A2

    Retired generals break down Iran war strategy after week 1

    16:48Retired generals break down Iran war strategy after week 1
    • They no longer, as General Cain said, have to go stand-off.

      They no longer, as General Cain said, have to go stand-off.

    • They don't have to use stand-off capabilities.

      They don't have to use stand-off capabilities.

    B1

    History of Media Literacy, part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy #2

    09:51History of Media Literacy, part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy #2
    • During their stand-off, both Pulitzer and Hearst stoked tensions between the U.S. and Spain to sell papers.

      During their stand-off, both Pulitzer and Hearst stoked tensions between the U.S. and Spain to sell papers.

    B1