dead end

Example Sentences

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The fact that Vance and his team weren’t ready even to stay over one night suggests either that they were very naive or that they knew the trip was a dead end.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

As Linda Loman, Deborah Strang, normally so reliable, tries to follow the lead of husband Willy, but that turns out to be a dead end.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If Woodward and Bernstein can climb over every wall, turn over every stone and reroute themselves at every dead end, perhaps it’s not too late for some good, old-fashioned salvation.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

"Everyone is also coming to the conclusion that we're heading into a dead end," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

We must have taken a wrong turn, because we found ourselves at a dead end, standing in front of the Lotus Hotel and Casino.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan