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as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
the presence of an ambulance on the side of the highway created a logjam of rubberneckers who just had to have a look
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as in halt
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
efforts to break the logjam in the talks between union and management
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Recent Examples of logjam
The six-month pause due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA work stoppages created a pipeline logjam at most streamers, including Netflix, for the second half of 2024 and 2025, further lengthening the gaps between seasons.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Reports The potential certainly exists for an infield logjam.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Some subcontractors couldn’t meet their output quotas, creating huge production logjams when crucial parts weren’t available in the necessary sequence.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
There was a bit of a logjam and Joseph was the odd man out.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
Reports The potential certainly exists for an infield logjam.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Some subcontractors couldn’t meet their output quotas, creating huge production logjams when crucial parts weren’t available in the necessary sequence.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024
There was a bit of a logjam and Joseph was the odd man out.
—Jeremy Rutherford, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
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Swap out cheddar for goat cheese to make creamy mac 'n cheese, or impress guests with a spread of goat cheese, crackers, and jams at your next dinner party.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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The ability of some vacuum sealers to work with mason jars and canisters also means that things like sauces, jams, and dry goods can be locked away in airtight conditions too.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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Related article As humanitarian officials warn people could die as a result of Trump’s foreign aid halt, Rubio issues new waiver CNN has reached out to USAID and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for comment.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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The latter caused film and television production to grind to a virtual halt, which has since caused a contraction in the entertainment industry across all segments, from executives and creatives to third-party vendors like catering and pr firms and — ahem — news media covering the industry.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Even visits by Vatican representatives to the island to press for the release of the protestors were unable to break the deadlock until the final days of the Biden administration.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
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Indonesia on Wednesday upheld a ban on iPhone 16 sales despite Apple’s $1 billion pledge to invest in the country after a negotiation deadlock, citing the company’s failure to meet domestic market requirements.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
8 Jan. 2025
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The results can help emergency crews understand where bottlenecks are likely to occur along evacuation routes, depending on the timing of the notice and the movement of the fire.—
Ashley Bosa,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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But in sophisticated civilian industries such as the energy sector, automobiles, and aircraft – where commercial viability is a must – substituting vital Western imports and expertise has proved slow, and bottlenecks have formed that may last for years.—
Fred Weir,
The Christian Science Monitor,
28 Jan. 2025
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Those shifting political sands were laid bare on Thursday, when Lebanon’s Parliament elected a new president, overcoming years of political gridlock that many critics attributed to Hezbollah’s efforts to block any attempt at resolution.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Using surface streets for its airport connection — at least initially — won’t alleviate gridlock like mass transit could.—
Daniel Rothberg,
ProPublica,
8 Jan. 2025
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The origin of the trade discussions with Carolina actually goes back to before June’s draft when the Hurricanes were at a contract impasse with Necas and shopping him around the league, according to league sources.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Mets and Alonso, whose 226 home runs rank third in franchise history, have been at an impasse all offseason, with a reported three-year offer in the $70 million range not believed to be close to what the slugger is seeking.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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