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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
Cincinnati has a logjam in the infield with Matt McLain, Noelvi Marte, Edwin Arroyo, Sal Stewart, Cam Collier, Elly De La Cruz, and multiple other young infielders in the farm system.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Edmonton Oilers Total: 17 points ⬆️ 2023: 20th (tie), 12 points
The Oilers are coming off the most impressive accomplishment of the Connor McDavid Era: breaking a major logjam at No. 20 on our list.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
While fewer people landing on the shores of Italy looks like a success, the resulting logjam on the Tunisian coastline is fomenting anger and despair among migrants and Tunisians.
—Sam Metz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
In the end, two things helped break the logjam: Andretti Global’s operations were taken over by the investor Dan Towriss, effectively sidelining Mario’s son Michael Andretti from this project.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Edmonton Oilers Total: 17 points ⬆️ 2023: 20th (tie), 12 points
The Oilers are coming off the most impressive accomplishment of the Connor McDavid Era: breaking a major logjam at No. 20 on our list.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 29 July 2024
While fewer people landing on the shores of Italy looks like a success, the resulting logjam on the Tunisian coastline is fomenting anger and despair among migrants and Tunisians.
—Sam Metz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2024
In the end, two things helped break the logjam: Andretti Global’s operations were taken over by the investor Dan Towriss, effectively sidelining Mario’s son Michael Andretti from this project.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for logjam
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Chocolate or Nutella babka is a favorite at the holidays, but these breads can also be made with jams, nuts, and spiced fillings.Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition, ice storms can create black ice -- patchy ice on roadways or other transportation surfaces that cannot easily be seen -- and ice jams in lakes and streams, which can contribute to severe flooding, the NWS said.Max Golembo, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Business as usual ground to a halt when the WHO declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, about four months after the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The previous year Atlanta’s troubled son Young Thug was shut behind bars on RICO charges, bringing his output to a halt.Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
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If it had been tied, Vice President Kamala Harris could have broken the deadlock.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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David Barnea's visit comes after several months of deadlock in the negotiations and Qatar's decision to suspend its mediation efforts.Barak Ravid, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Key questions include: Are there recurring bottlenecks in administrative or compliance processes?Charles Morey, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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No matter how fast the computer half gets, our squishy, antique hardware will still be the bottleneck.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2024
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The state's announcement comes a week after members of Cincinnati City Council weighed in on the traffic gridlock issue.Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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French politics has remained in gridlock since Macron called snap parliamentary elections over the summer.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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In an update sent to families Dec. 6 CPS quantified the current impasse, estimating the four-year cost of meeting the union’s recent list of narrowed demands at $3.5 billion.Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
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In recent weeks, the two parties have been locked in an impasse over next year's national budget.Vincent Ni, NPR, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Logjam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/logjam. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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