Example Sentences

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Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have squared off in their first televised encounter of the general election campaign so far.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2024

Since then, Big Ten and ACC teams have squared off 175 times in regular-season games and bowls.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Stock exchanges and asset managers have squared off ahead of European Union negotiations this week over how much information investors should be given to find the best deals on Europe's fragmented stock markets.

From Reuters • Apr. 16, 2023

He also happens to have squared off against some backers of the constitutional amendment in court.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2023

But in a day I will have squared things with the Court of Shadows.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black