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deadlock

[ded-lok] / ˈdɛdˌlɒk /


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The proposal, presented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over the weekend, is designed to break the deadlock in the conflict and set talks back in motion, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The two sides discussed a Ruger proposal to break the deadlock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Tuesday's match was an intense affair, with former Manchester United player Tuanzebe only breaking the deadlock in the 100th minute.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Failure to break the deadlock this week would most likely push the issue back until after the Hungarian vote, whatever its outcome.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Rachel and Ema both hesitated, not sure where to sit, but Rachel quickly broke that deadlock.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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