1. The two political parties were deadlocking over the budget negotiations.
2. The companies were deadlocking in their discussions about the merger.
3. The two teams were deadlocking in the final minutes of the game.
4. The board members were deadlocking on a decision about the company's expansion plans.
5. The unions and management were deadlocking in their contract negotiations.
6. The committee was deadlocking on which proposal to recommend to the board.
7. The countries were deadlocking in their trade negotiations.
8. The jury was deadlocking on a verdict in the high-profile trial.
9. The students were deadlocking in their debate over the best course of action.
10. The family members were deadlocking over who should inherit the family heirlooms.