as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
the jury sent a note to the judge that it was hopelessly stuck in a deadlock
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Recent Examples of deadlock
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a trilateral meeting between himself, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin to break the deadlock on ending Moscow's invasion.
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Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The result was two more years of economic stagnation and eventually the political deadlock that led to the downfall of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the fresh federal elections this year.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
After more than two years of political deadlock, Aoun’s election was seen as a victory for the anti-Hezbollah camp, and has seemingly made the shift in public opinion regarding peace with Israel more palatable.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The verdict came after Jeffrey Ferguson's first trial ended in a deadlock in March after eight days of deliberations.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The result was two more years of economic stagnation and eventually the political deadlock that led to the downfall of Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the fresh federal elections this year.
—Isabella M. Weber, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2025
After more than two years of political deadlock, Aoun’s election was seen as a victory for the anti-Hezbollah camp, and has seemingly made the shift in public opinion regarding peace with Israel more palatable.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The verdict came after Jeffrey Ferguson's first trial ended in a deadlock in March after eight days of deliberations.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deadlock
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Taylor Walls belted a homer and drove in three runs, Danny Jansen added a two-run shot and Brandon Lowe had a solo homer for the Rays, who saw their four-game winning streak come to a halt.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Zero visibility strategy: In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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In response to an impasse over the issue at a club meeting, the footballers walked out, went down the street to a nearby restaurant, and founded Football-Club Bayern Munchen.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Even so, Exodus was at an impasse when Hammett got an unexpected call from Metallica.—
Steve Appleford,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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While the conflict has been at a stalemate for some time, with Russia controlling roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory, Mr. Putin has far greater reserves of soldiers and firepower.—
Anna Mulrine Grobe,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 June 2025
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What a Lee presidency might look like Yoon’s martial law decree had been in part fueled by his frustration over a months-long political stalemate, with Lee’s Democratic Party blocking the president from moving forward with many of his campaign promises and policies.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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“Deadlock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadlock. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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