stalemate

Example Sentences

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The ultimatum came at a Pentagon meeting that ended in a stalemate.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ultimatum came at a Tuesday meeting at the Pentagon that ended in a stalemate, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stalemate had pushed the prime minister last month to make an about-face on his pledge not to force the budget through parliament without a vote, a decision he called a "partial failure".

From Barron's

The stalemate at sea has allowed Ukraine's sea exports to continue, and a so-called grain corridor to remain operational.

From BBC

When funding stalemates occur in other countries, government activity generally continues with the existing levels of funding until new monies can be agreed upon.

From The Wall Street Journal