stalemate
noun
a position of the pieces in which a player cannot move any piece except the king and cannot move the king without putting it in check.
has stalemated
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present perfectof stalemate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Until now, the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over who should lead the region has stalemated peace efforts.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2024
The fighting has stalemated and the warring sides agreed to a two-month cease-fire, which expires next week.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2022
