deadlock

Example Sentences

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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

The European Commission has mustered a team to try to break the deadlock over Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Garfield 3, Venice 2: The Bulldogs scored a run in the ninth on an error to break a 2-2 deadlock.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

"But the deadlock of a single pillar should not jeopardise the entire future of this high-tech European capability which will bolster our collective defence," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

In the end I decided to break the deadlock and said: “Tommy, let’s talk now. There’s something I want to talk to you about.”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro