deadlocked

Example Sentences

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The decision comes after the jury deadlocked, leaving unresolved questions about who is responsible for the fire that killed 12 people and caused billions of dollars in losses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Xi's visit comes as North Korea's nuclear talks with Washington remain deadlocked.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The Knicks’ next opponent is yet to be determined, as the San Antonio Spurs and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are still deadlocked in the Western Conference Finals.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

The proposal went before the party board, which deadlocked in a 5-5 vote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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