deadlock
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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
It worked for the most part and Guardiola's side were in need of some inspiration to try to break the deadlock.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
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 first round of talks between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad ended in a deadlock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 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
Vocabulary lists containing deadlock
Never Let Me Go
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The Egypt Game
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