stuck

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Peru's presidential election is stuck in a statistical tie, according to an early tally by the pollster Ipsos, echoing previous elections that have dragged on for days or even weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

OPEC+ itself says daily production has plummeted to just 33 million barrels a day as tankers remain stuck, compared to nearly 43 million before the conflict.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Saying we’re stuck in pilot mode is this outdated idea that’s wrong,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For now, counties like Hood remain stuck in purgatory, watching rapid development overwhelm their communities while waiting for state policy to catch up.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

He’d be stuck down here, and the Nanuak would be stuck with him.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver