dead end
Example Sentences
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Despite the promising findings, the research reached a dead end because scientists could not determine the molecules' exact three dimensional structures.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
In an interview with the Financial Times, the Turing Award winner lamented that, although "he learns fast," Wang has "no experience with research" and was on "a dead end" quest.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
The island is inching closer to a humanitarian crisis, and its insolvent government faces a dead end.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Owners Jingye seemed reluctant to ensure continued operations, and negotiations with the Chinese company to invest in new operations alongside government support hit a dead end.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
She ran down one alley up another, and another, until she came to a dead end.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
