stalemate
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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
UniCredit launched a 34.7 billion euro takeover offer for Commerzbank to break an 18-month stalemate between the banks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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
The Germans suffered equally, but they quickly rebuilt their defensive positions, and the Arras sector returned to the stalemate still gripping the Western Front.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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