stalemate
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The war in Iran is a seething stalemate, the price of oil is up about 60% this year, inflation jumped to 3.3% in March—and still U.S. stocks set all-time highs this week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
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
As part of their preparations Japan face England on Tuesday in a friendly after beating Scotland 1-0, while the Three Lions played out a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay on Friday.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Alongside diplomatic stalemate, allied groups linked to Iran have begun opening new fronts in the conflict.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
Negotiations between black leaders and white authorities had hardened into a tense stalemate, with the whole Southern way of life at stake.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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