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stalemate

/steɪlmeɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does stalemate mean?

noun

A situation in which no progress is made or no decision is reached, often because of a disagreement or lack of information. A position or situation in which two or more people or things are equal or have the same power.

Example

"The peace talks reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise."

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