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  • n  a suspension and relaxation from an alert state or a state of readiness
  • n  (military) a temporary stop of offensive military action

  • The Shi'ite cleric has ordered a six-month militia stand-down.
  • The Obama administration is studded with people inclined to believe carrots like energy and food aid can work, in return for verifiable steps toward an eventual nuclear stand-down.
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  • Navy begins 2-week stand-down on sexual assault prevention
    NORFOLK--For the next two weeks, the Navy is focusing on sexual assault prevention. All commands began the sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) stand-down on Monday, June 10; reservists and deployed personnel will have until July 22 to complete the stand down. In Hampton Roads, the stand down is June 27, Navy officials told 13News. The commanding officer, executive officer and command ...
    June 10, 2013 - 13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads
  • Navy begins fleet-wide stand-down on sexual assault prevention
    Norfolk, Va. – The Navy has begun a fleet-wide stand-down on sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) that will last...
    June 10, 2013 - WTKR Norfolk

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