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deadlock

[ded-lok] / ˈdɛdˌlɒk /


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Faced with deadlock on the battlefield, both sides have deepened long-range strikes.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

There were also contrasting views among Iran's major media, with the reformist newspaper Etemad on Saturday welcoming the progress as a way to break "chronic geopolitical and economic deadlock".

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 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 two sides discussed a Ruger proposal to break the deadlock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Anticipating a deadlock on that topic, Archie changed directions.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier




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