deadlock

Example Sentences

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The 20-year-old broke the deadlock after 21 minutes and struck again eight minutes later to condemn the former Confederation Cup runners-up to a second loss within eight days.

From Barron's

With nearly 12 million driven from their homes and famine conditions continuing in parts of the country, the Sudanese are desperate for something – anything - that could break the deadlock.

From BBC

Speaking to BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Phillipson said the deadlock over unfair dismissal could have "jeopardised" the bill, which also contains new worker benefits, such as immediate rights to sick pay and paternity leave.

From BBC

A separate U.S. initiative to break the diplomatic deadlock between Ukraine and Russia that was already under way shifted to include the newly drafted plan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Frequent political deadlock in Kuwait, the Gulf region's oldest and most lively legislature, has for decades led to cabinet reshuffles and parliament dissolutions.

From Reuters