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deadlock

[ded-lok] / ˈdɛdˌlɒk /


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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

The BBC understands that the Hillsborough Law campaign's legal team will be in parliament next week to meet MPs in an effort to break the deadlock and galvanise support.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

The European Commission has mustered a team to try to break the deadlock over Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Failure to break the deadlock this week would most likely push the issue back until after the Hungarian vote, whatever its outcome.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

Rachel and Ema both hesitated, not sure where to sit, but Rachel quickly broke that deadlock.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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