stalemate
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Investors are concerned the U.S.-Iran stalemate could disrupt Strait of Hormuz shipping, potentially leading to further crude price increases.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
If the stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz continues, those effort are likely to deepen and become more widespread, which could make for some fairly uncomfortable summer months.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026
Both have held up surprisingly well so far, but no one knows how long the Iran war will last now that it has settled into something of a stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
It’s a stalemate that even a clever strategist would struggle mightily to resolve, and there is no evidence that Vance is an especially strategic thinker.
From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026
It could end in a stalemate and eventually be forgotten, absorbed by other school activities.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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