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deadlock

[ded-lok] / ˈdɛdˌlɒk /


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Some jurors said the difficulty of determining criminal intent—not the potential sentence—led to the deadlock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The deal is designed to break the deadlock in the conflict and set talks back in motion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The deadlock over talks leaves Trump with uncomfortable choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The EU believes the deadlock is about to end as Ukraine says the pipeline has been repaired.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

It was a deadlock; he could not tighten his hold, John could not break it.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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