deadlocked
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Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever tendered his resignation to King Philippe on Monday over deadlocked budget talks, but the monarch deferred his decision until after a new meeting Friday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The jury deadlocked on murder and attempted murder charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
The jury was deadlocked on a third woman’s accusations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
In a race that is largely deadlocked between two stable blocs of pro-government and anti-government supporters, getting new voters to the polling stations could make all the difference.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
The convention was deadlocked between the two leading candidates, so, Daugherty predicted, the delegates would be forced to look for an alternative.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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