deadlocked
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Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire came into effect on April 8, with only one round of direct peace talks held so far.
From Barron's • May 3, 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
The jury came back deadlocked, although a majority of the panel was leaning toward a conviction.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
A jury acquitted Edwards on one charge and deadlocked on the others, causing a mistrial.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
When darkness fell, the battle was already deadlocked.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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