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Stalemate

Definition

(formal) A situation in which neither side in a conflict, competition, or negotiation is able to gain an advantage or make progress, resulting in a deadlock or an unresolved situation.

Example Sentences

1The labor dispute has reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise on key issues.
2Can you think of a strategy to break the stalemate in the peace talks between the two nations?
3The company's financial struggles have led to a stalemate in negotiations with potential investors.
4After several hours of intense debate, the committee reached a stalemate and decided to reconvene the following day.
5The stalemate in the championship match was finally broken when the home team scored a goal in the last minute of the game.

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