deadlocked
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However, talks on disarmament remain deadlocked, while Hamas has since reactivated its police force and appears to be reasserting its authority.
From BBC • May 15, 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
Representatives of the seven states have deadlocked in negotiations on a long-term plan for cutting water use.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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 law formed the National Labor Relations Board to protect both employers’ and employees’ rights and to intervene when labor and management disputes become deadlocked.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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