deadlock
nounA standstill caused by opposing sides that cannot reach agreement.
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hackneyed
adjectiveMade stale or unoriginal through excessive use.
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nounA short story that illustrates a moral or general lesson.
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adjectiveHaving an unpleasant smell or taste from the spoilage of fat or oil.
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adjectiveOverused to the point of losing interest or force.
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