stalemate
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But he stopped short of saying how his stewardship of the November talks would break a stalemate around fossil fuels that has plagued recent COPs and sparked a revolt at the last summit in Brazil.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize mainly for bringing an end to the 20-year military stalemate with neighbouring Eritrea.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
For Putin, the visit comes amid a bloody stalemate in the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
From afar, headlines can feel like history looping, another geopolitical stalemate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Despite our attempts to put a positive face on the matter, the convention ended the second day in a stalemate.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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