impasse

Example Sentences

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"If this were merely a contracting impasse, DoW would presumably have just stopped using Claude," Judge Lin wrote, referencing the Department of War, a secondary name for the Department of Defense.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Billionaire Elon Musk posted on X on Saturday offering to pay TSA workers during the funding impasse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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

I sensed the government was anxious to overcome the impasse in the country, that they were now convinced they had to depart from their old positions.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela