dead end

Example Sentences

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"The divers, unable to find the exit corridor, found themselves in a corridor to the left of what would have been the exit, which, however, was a dead end," she said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Owners Jingye seemed reluctant to ensure continued operations, and negotiations with the Chinese company to invest in new operations alongside government support hit a dead end.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“It’s a dead end or a bridge to nowhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The fact that Vance and his team weren’t ready even to stay over one night suggests either that they were very naive or that they knew the trip was a dead end.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

“There’s no dead end in Norvelt, not today! Take those five library cards, Team Kyle! You won them fair and square!”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein