standoff

the standoff between the two teams lasted for hours.

negotiators tried to resolve the standoff peacefully.

the standoff escalated into a heated argument.

both sides are at a standoff, unwilling to compromise.

the police were called to manage the standoff.

after hours of standoff, a solution was finally reached.

the standoff ended when one party agreed to negotiate.

they found themselves in a standoff over the contract terms.

the military standoff raised tensions in the region.

during the standoff, emotions ran high on both sides.