stalemate
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Orcel previously described the bid as an attempt to break a stalemate between the two banks and that UniCredit was unlikely to gain majority control of the German lender.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
And although officials hope the county can eventually acquire state and federal funding for the project, the lack of certainty on the issue has left hundreds of fire survivors in a stalemate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Plus, the Justice Department targets media organizations over leaks, and stalemate emerges in the Middle East as the cease-fire enters its second month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
President Donald Trump headed for China on Tuesday with negotiations with Iran at a stalemate.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Another stalemate as I stand awkwardly at my desk, my hands trembling, my anger fusing with my doubts.
From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson
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