MEXICAN STANDOFFS Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

Mexican standoffs

noun

plural of Mexican standoff

as in halts

a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in in the battle over bedtime the parents and their son are at a Mexican standoff

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That was March 2020, when the CEOs of General Motors, Ford, and Fiat Chrysler tried to coordinate production halts over Covid-19 fears, only to be warned by their lawyers that doing so could violate antitrust rules.

— Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
The automatic stay halts proceedings but doesn't compel creditors to undo pre-petition filings without operative effect.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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Most hoppers require you to place your bills as neat and evenly as possible to avoid jams and other issues, but better hoppers give you some wiggle room.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
If the party gets a little too wild, and someone knocks the jams into the drink, don't worry.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

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