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

Artisanal makers of goat cheeses can be found along undulating roads through greenery that dead end at the foreboding promontory of Cabo Espichel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Gonzalez said labor organizations are often told to “work it out” with businesses but argued this was a dead end.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

Trying to reach a hypnotist who she believes has the missing piece of the puzzle she’s found herself caught up in, Lilian hits a dead end.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Fighting back tears of frustration, Teller hit one dead end after another.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin