stalemate

Example Sentences

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Alongside diplomatic stalemate, allied groups linked to Iran have begun opening new fronts in the conflict.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Two weeks in, it appears to be a stalemate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Some might call the stalemate and the passion and the thud and blunder compelling, but you have low expectations if that's the case.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The Angels and the city of Anaheim remain at a stalemate over what to do about the aging stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The Soviet soldiers involved in this war found themselves in an icy stalemate, freezing and starving to death.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein