Level
Standoff
Standoff noun - A situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other.
Both words in one sentence
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The Dark Chick: Gustav, a lower level, bespectacled henchman who serves as Shadow Company's spokesman during the standoff in the desert.
Source: Film / Lethal Weapon -
Mexican Standoff: In level 18, at the train station, with 4 desperados against a dozen banditos.
Source: Video Game / Desperados -
Car chase (bonus points if it involves a gunfight as well; extra bonus points if the car chase requires the cars to drive up the parking garage spiral ramp, culminating in a standoff on the roof or driving off the top level)
Source: Parking Garage
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