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

Industry officials say the longer the stalemate lasts, the greater the risk that exhausted workers will leave, potentially straining airport security operations nationwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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

He wanted to yell for help as they strove against each other frantically in a grunting, panting stalemate, arm against arm.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller