stalemate
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Both sides also will use the morning to assess the status of talks and where they want to go next in bargaining to break the stalemate or achieve final gains.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The stalemate was broken when the lead underwriter agreed to continuing covering the airline for a more modest increase in its premium, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Alongside diplomatic stalemate, allied groups linked to Iran have begun opening new fronts in the conflict.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
If all the other churches had followed the example of those who resisted, the government would have been confronted with a stalemate that might have forced a compromise.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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