stalemate

Example Sentences

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For the most part, the U.S. and EU have hit a stalemate over how each side treats cheese on its own home turf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

As part of their preparations Japan face England on Tuesday in a friendly after beating Scotland 1-0, while the Three Lions played out a 1-1 stalemate against Uruguay on Friday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

The stalemate has led to long delays at several airports, where authorities have warned travelers to arrive hours earlier than usual because of long security lines.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“To say that we are mired in stalemate seems the only realistic, yet unsatisfactory, conclusion,” reported Cronkite.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge