Logjam

Definitions

1. An excess of logs being conveyed on a river, so that their motion halts.
2. A clog or such jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress.
   figuratively

Equivalents

Examples

“Efforts to amend the law got sidetracked in an administrative logjam.”

“Mr. Clinton can break⟳ the logjam by first convincing the public that he is willing to start⟳ with small but meaningful victories.”

“It is in the interest⟳ of all NATO and E.U. members to break⟳ political logjams. Our personnel operating in the Balkans, Afghanistan, and the Gulf of Aden have⟳ already learned that lesson.”

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