deadlocked
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Jurors deadlocked 10 to 2 in favor of acquittal in June, resulting in a stunning mistrial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
In a race that is largely deadlocked between two stable blocs of pro-government and anti-government supporters, getting new voters to the polling stations could make all the difference.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Both main crude contracts edged up to extend the previous day's rally with Washington and Tehran deadlocked on ending the crisis and unable to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
But after a five-month trial and a deadlocked jury, Norris was convicted by a majority of 11-1 and told he would not be eligible for parole for 30 years.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
But as the year 1915 began, the opposing armies were deadlocked and trenches had become the dominating feature of the war.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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