stalemate
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He was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize mainly for bringing an end to the 20-year military stalemate with neighbouring Eritrea.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The two countries have been at a stalemate for the past several weeks, and in that time, rumors of deals have proven to be just that.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Crude futures settled lower in an up-and-down session with conflicting expectations for an agreement to end the U.S.-Iran stalemate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Oil prices climbed Friday after President Donald Trump left his two-day meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping with no real progress on the Iran-war stalemate.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 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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