Example Sentences

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Nada's letter marks the second time he has squared off against Nissan's top boss over the Japanese automaker's dealing with Renault.

From Reuters • Jun. 23, 2023

One said they thought they would have to "eat humble pie" and admit their initial instinct "was wrong" and that "Rishi has squared the circle."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023

China has squared off with the Philippines and Vietnam, among others, over maritime claims and Wei said it was up to the countries in the region to find their own solutions.

From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2022

Of late, Nethercott has squared off against a hard-charging law firm out of Chicago.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2021

But considerin' that your elephant has squared things for you, we'll let it stand as settled.

From The Skipper and the Skipped Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul by Day, Holman