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deadlock

[ded-lok] / ˈdɛdˌlɒk /


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While Pastef's majority in the National Assembly can censure the government, in the event of a deadlock the president can resort to "exceptional powers" to govern by decree for three months, noted Diallo.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The deadlock which needs to be broken is over which issues should be addressed in the framework and which should be left to a later stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The EU believes the deadlock is about to end as Ukraine says the pipeline has been repaired.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The first round of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad ended in a deadlock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Our first order of business was to take individual cells off nighttime deadlock for the morning chow run.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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