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Mexican standoff
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Noun1.Mexican standoff - a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winnerMexican standoff - a situation in which no one can emerge as a clear winner
situation - a complex or critical or unusual difficulty; "the dangerous situation developed suddenly"; "that's quite a situation"; "no human situation is simple"


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Byline: Special to Gulf News Barely two months after emerging from bankruptcy, Chrysler's new shareholders may be gearing up for a Mexican stand-off and an important test of how union ownership will affect the carmaker.
What we have is a Mexican stand-off and, call it a hunch, I reckon the Mexicans are pretty good at those.
Byline: JOE PUNTER WHAT in God's name is this Mexican stand-off between Racing UK, the BBC and Channel 4 all about?
 
 
 
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