square off
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The public is about to square off with the bond market in Britain, and the country’s politicians are struggling to play both sides.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The two will square off in the Peach State’s Senate runoff on June 16.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Raman and Bass will square off again Wednesday, during a televised debate from the Skirball Cultural Center hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 starting at 5 pm.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
When Indiana and Miami square off with the national championship on the line next Monday, it will mark a season finale unlike any the sport has witnessed in recent memory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026
Finally he used his teeth to square off the ends of palm fronds in a businesslike manner, for the roof.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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