impasse
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U.S. stock futures edged higher after most major indexes recorded their best month in six years, as the continued impasse in U.S.-Iran peace talks took a back seat.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Brent prices recently near $120 a barrel reflect the impasse over the Strait of Hormuz, but not yet a “structural erosion of the world’s oil consumption,” said Julia Khandoshko, CEO at European broker Mind Money.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Brent crude, the international benchmark, was up 3% to $111 per barrel Tuesday as peace talks have hit an impasse.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
With peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at an impasse, Ukraine continues to seek international backing for its military efforts.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Only scythes, who can turn off our emotional nanites, can ever reach an impasse with our own existence.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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