impasse
Example Sentences
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We come to this impasse of our own making.
From Salon
The latest operation broke an impasse after more than a year of negotiations between the SDF and the new Damascus government.
The second impasse came at a much more dangerous time.
From BBC
As the negotiations remain at an impasse, the possibility of the states suing one another is increasing.
From Los Angeles Times
The mediation was scheduled after the two sides officially reached impasse, a legal stage of negotiations that means both sides are no longer able to make progress toward a deal.
From Los Angeles Times
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