face-off
noun
the act of facing the puck, as at the start of a game or period.
face-offs
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pluralof face-off.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Relaxed and confident, he has almost been "big brothering" Dubois at times - joking during face-offs and looking completely at ease under scrutiny.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Game and player data can also be used to create content like fantasy league face-offs that will keep fans coming back even in the off seasons, when there are no big games.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
“Suits LA” ditches the high-rise battles for Tinseltown-style face-offs with a new group of ambitious and stylishly dressed lawyers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2025
While the stakes in these kind of running-mate face-offs are typically low – an undercard to the presidential main event - this one might be different.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024
The fights are copious, and in another new twist for “Star Wars,” many of them take the form of balletic martial arts face-offs.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
