as in halts
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
in the battle over bedtime the parents and their son are at a Mexican standoff
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Automotive industry analysts are forecasting that another microchip shortage could hit in the coming months, which could increase risks for production halts as costs skyrocket.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Nerves of an energy crisis intensified over the weekend as oil producers in the Gulf announced further halts to production, with Bahrain’s national oil company declaring force majeure.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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Apricots are excellent for fresh eating, making preserves and jams, creating fruit leather, and drying.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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The brand, which sells jams and other products, will continue without Netflix.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Mexican standoffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Mexican%20standoffs. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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