44 entries under gridlock topic. ×

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delay(noun, break, act, time, check)
16
stay(noun, hold, break, act, time)
16
suspension(noun, act, time, check, delay)
12
moratorium(noun, break, check, halt, delay)
11
adjournment(noun, break, act, time, check)
7
wait(noun, check, delay, stay, pause)
4
demurral(noun, check, delay, stay, pause)
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prorogation(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
interval(noun, break, check, delay, stay)
3
procrastination(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
3
remission(noun, break, check, halt, delay)
3
stoppage(noun, break, check, halt, delay)
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detention(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
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discontinuation(noun, break, check, halt, delay)
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filibuster(noun, check, delay, stay, argument)
2
hold-up(noun, check, delay, stay, pause)
2
stop(noun, verb, break, check, delay)
1
bind(noun, check, delay, stay, wait)
1
check(noun, delay, stay, wait, hindrance)
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cooling-off period(noun, expression, check, delay, stay)
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