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A standstill caused by opposing sides that cannot reach agreement.

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deadlock

The equal division of votes created a deadlock over the proposed location.
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A deadlock arose when each group insisted on the only available evening and refused any arrangement that gave it less than exclusive use.
From Two Ensembles, One Rehearsal Room.
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