gridlock
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Nations frustrated at the COP gridlock have sought progress elsewhere.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The above chart summarizes the correlation since 1945 of the market’s return and the presence or absence of gridlock.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
“Article 215 gives him an opportunity to assert executive authority, deal directly with governors and mayors, bypass political gridlock and lean on Washington,” said Lansberg-Rodríguez.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Nearly 64,000 fans had shown up for the World Cup quarterfinal on July 9, jamming the surrounding suburban roads into gridlock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Border police were swamped, trying in vain to ease the gridlock by dividing traffic into four lanes.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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