stalemate
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The stalemate was broken when the lead underwriter agreed to continuing covering the airline for a more modest increase in its premium, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
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
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
The Allies had agreed on a plan to break the stalemate.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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