face-off

A confrontation or argument between two people or groups.

It's unclear which side will win the latest face-off between the President and Congress.

Huntsman starts out with a vision of Theron that’s specific, unique, and weighted in character, but it trends throughout toward generic fantasy tropes and black-and-white morality, and climaxes in a thoroughly familiar face-off.

The start of play, when two players try to get control of the puck dropped by the referee.

Canada’s men’s hockey team defeated the USA 3-2 in overtime Thursday to capture the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off Championship as the NHL put on a show in the first edition of this midseason international tournament.

The start of play, when two players attempt to get possession of a ball placed on the ground between them by the referee.