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

The civil conflict in Yemen that began nearly 10 years earlier had reached a stalemate, and the Houthi leadership was losing popular legitimacy.

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

But with the requested reinforcements, the stalemate might be snapped.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin