stalled
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US-mediated efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict have stalled since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, which is taking up Washington's attention and resources.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Meanwhile, negotiations to end the Iran war apparently remain stalled.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su leads the stalled search for the EDC CEO, as the administration redefines its focus toward workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In older fish brains, the ribosomes frequently stalled or collided with one another.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
For a moment, her breath stalled, and then she laughed, a dizzying, exhilarating laugh, because her life had become a charmed film in which people found each other again.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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