stalemate

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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 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

Two weeks in, it appears to be a stalemate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Perhaps the dangers of a destructive stalemate might eventually lead the powerful backers of Sudan's warring parties to rethink their strategies, says Soliman.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

“To say that we are mired in stalemate seems the only realistic, yet unsatisfactory, conclusion,” reported Cronkite.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge