deadlocked
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Representatives of the seven states have repeatedly deadlocked in negotiations, while the river’s reservoirs have continued to decline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
After a three-week trial, the jury in Los Angeles deliberated for two days before declaring itself deadlocked.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday after a jury deadlocked on whether a California man intentionally sparked the 2025 fire that devastated the Pacific Palisades, according to the local U.S. attorney’s office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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 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
