impasse
Example Sentences
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TSA agents, who manage US airport security, have not been paid in more than a month due to the impasse.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
"I would like to offer to pay the salaries of TSA personnel during this funding impasse that is negatively affecting the lives of so many Americans at airports throughout the country," Musk posted on X.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
Anderson says the men have reached an impasse and is asking a judge to dissolve their business connections.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Find insight on the jump in oil prices, OPEC+, the Petronas-Petros impasse and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
His question went right to the heart of the matter and left us at ... an impasse.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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