deadlock
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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 deal is designed to break the deadlock in the conflict and set talks back in motion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
When O'Reilly broke the deadlock, he leapt high, punching the air flamboyantly before jumping on to an advertising hoarding with a flying kick.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 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
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
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Never Let Me Go
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