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Deadlock

/dˈɛˌdlɑk/
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(noun) A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.

We must try to break the deadlock.
They have reached a deadlock.
CEFR Practice Quiz
We must try to break the ____.

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