Pronunciation: /steɪlmeɪt/
noun a situation in which further action or progress by opposing parties is impossible
A1 The chess game ended in a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations reached a stalemate with no progress.
B1 The two countries were at a stalemate in their trade talks.
B2 The stalemate between the two political parties lasted for months.
C1 The stalemate in the peace negotiations was finally broken.
C2 The stalemate in the contract negotiations was resolved through mediation.
verb None
A1 The two teams were evenly matched, resulting in a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations between the two companies have reached a stalemate.
B1 The political debate ended in a stalemate with neither side willing to compromise.
B2 The peace talks have been stalemated for months, with no progress being made.
C1 The chess grandmasters stalemate each other in a brilliant display of skill.
C2 The conflict between the two countries has stalemated, leading to a prolonged period of tension.
adjective None
A1 The game ended in a stalemate, with neither team able to score a goal.
A2 The negotiations reached a stalemate, as neither side was willing to compromise.
B1 The project came to a stalemate when the team members couldn't agree on the next steps.
B2 The political discussions have reached a stalemate, with no resolution in sight.
C1 The peace talks have been in a stalemate for months, with no progress being made.
C2 The business negotiations have reached a stalemate, with both parties refusing to budge on their demands.
adverb None
A1 The game ended in a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations reached a stalemate.
B1 The two sides were at a stalemate, unable to reach a compromise.
B2 The political situation has reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to back down.
C1 The stalemate in the peace talks has lasted for months.
C2 The stalemate between the two countries has led to increased tensions in the region.
pronoun None
A1 The game ended in a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations reached a stalemate.
B1 The team's defensive strategy resulted in a stalemate.
B2 The political deadlock led to a stalemate in passing the bill.
C1 The stalemate in the peace talks lasted for months.
C2 The stalemate between the two countries could not be resolved diplomatically.
preposition None
A1 The chess game ended in a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
B1 The project came to a stalemate due to conflicting opinions among team members.
B2 The political standoff resulted in a stalemate, with no progress being made.
C1 The peace talks have been at a stalemate for months, with no resolution in sight.
C2 The trade negotiations have reached a stalemate, leading to uncertainty in the market.
conjunction None
A1 I wanted pizza for dinner, but my sister wanted burgers, so we reached a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations between the two countries have reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
B1 The company's board of directors was deadlocked in a stalemate over the decision to expand internationally.
B2 Despite numerous attempts to break the stalemate, both political parties remained at an impasse.
C1 The chess grandmasters found themselves in a stalemate situation, unable to make any moves without putting themselves at a disadvantage.
C2 The peace talks between the warring factions ended in a stalemate, with no progress made towards a resolution.
interjection None
A1 Stalemate! I don't know what to do next.
A2 I'm stuck in a stalemate with my opponent in the game.
B1 Stalemate! We need to find a compromise to move forward.
B2 The negotiation reached a stalemate, and both parties refused to budge.
C1 The political discussions have reached a stalemate, with no resolution in sight.
C2 The peace talks between the two countries have hit a stalemate, leading to increased tensions.
article None
A1 The game ended in a stalemate.
A2 The negotiations reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
B1 The political situation has reached a stalemate, with no progress being made.
B2 The stalemate in the peace talks is causing frustration among the diplomats.
C1 The stalemate in the trade negotiations is starting to have economic consequences.
C2 The stalemate between the two countries has lasted for months, with no resolution in sight.
formal The negotiations between the two countries have reached a stalemate.
informal They've been at a stalemate for weeks now, unable to make any progress.
slang The game ended in a stalemate, neither player willing to make a move.
figurative Their relationship had reached a stalemate, with both parties unwilling to compromise.
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