stalemate

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Alongside diplomatic stalemate, allied groups linked to Iran have begun opening new fronts in the conflict.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

UniCredit launched a 34.7 billion euro takeover offer for Commerzbank to break an 18-month stalemate between the banks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Industry officials say the longer the stalemate lasts, the greater the risk that exhausted workers will leave, potentially straining airport security operations nationwide.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Perhaps the dangers of a destructive stalemate might eventually lead the powerful backers of Sudan's warring parties to rethink their strategies, says Soliman.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

He wanted to yell for help as they strove against each other frantically in a grunting, panting stalemate, arm against arm.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller