deadlocked
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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
But some present the poll as the only recourse for a country deadlocked in conflict.
From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025
The convention was deadlocked at the end of the first day.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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