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as in halts
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
a new negotiator finally got both sides past the stalemate
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as in ties
a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other
after playing chess for 16 hours, we ended the game in a stalemate
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Noun
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Unlike other ultra-luxury brands that were reconstituted in the past few decades under new ownership, Maybach has intimate century-long ties with its mother, Mercedes-Benz.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025 -
But seeing Kirk’s personal items, like his ties and toys left by his children, drove home the loss for Jack Posobiec, a conservative commentator who worked closely with Kirk.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Animals, exhibits, and concerts are big draws as well, Moore said.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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There are no closing costs, minimum draws or prepayment penalties.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Stalemates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalemates. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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