deadlocked
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The ensuing debate leaves the parties bitterly deadlocked.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
But with Washington and Tehran still deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme, Trump's off-ramp from the conflict is unclear.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Around 60 nations are attending a world-first conference in Colombia to tackle an issue that has deadlocked the UN climate talks -- how to exit the fossil fuels that cause global warming.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
A jury acquitted Edwards on one charge and deadlocked on the others, causing a mistrial.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
The convention was deadlocked between the two leading candidates, so, Daugherty predicted, the delegates would be forced to look for an alternative.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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