deadlocked
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The Knicks’ next opponent is yet to be determined, as the San Antonio Spurs and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder are still deadlocked in the Western Conference Finals.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
After a retrial, another jury said last week it was deadlocked.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The ensuing debate leaves the parties bitterly deadlocked.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
But with Washington and Tehran still deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear programme, Trump's off-ramp from the conflict is unclear.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Working his way hurriedly through the alleys, circles, roundabouts, and barriers, he found himself trapped in a dead end, deadlocked and defeated.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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