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EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As the standoff continued in Suva, Commonwealth foreign ministers met in London on Tuesday.
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But the charges Thursday were not related to the standoff .
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By contrast, the Justus Township standoff has been notable for the lack of any official statements.
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However, after a prolonged legal battle, Fleiss said she is ready to end her standoff with state authorities.
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The Lima standoff seems to signal a return to overt political action by Tupac Amaru.
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The political standoff led to a six-month delay in passing this year's budget.