deadlocked
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Negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain deadlocked, with only one round of direct peace talks held so far.
From Barron's • 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
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 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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