deadlocked

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After a second trial last year, the jury convicted Weinstein of the Haley count, acquitted him of another charge, and deadlocked on the count related to Mann.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

The jury came back deadlocked, although a majority of the panel was leaning toward a conviction.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

While diplomacy to end Europe's worst conflict since World War II has gained pace, Moscow and Kyiv appear deadlocked over the issue of territory.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 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