stalemate

Example Sentences

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The Angels and the city of Anaheim remain at a stalemate over what to do about the aging stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

The ultimatum came at a Pentagon meeting that ended in a stalemate.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ultimatum came at a Tuesday meeting at the Pentagon that ended in a stalemate, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stalemate had pushed the prime minister last month to make an about-face on his pledge not to force the budget through parliament without a vote, a decision he called a "partial failure".

From Barron's

The stalemate at sea has allowed Ukraine's sea exports to continue, and a so-called grain corridor to remain operational.

From BBC