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deadlock

[ded-lok] / ˈdɛdˌlɒk /


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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

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

Even writing a note about their deadlock was contentious, with two jurors wanting to include language about how the judge didn’t provide a glossary of legal terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Perhaps James Garfield was the right man to break the convention’s deadlock.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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