Holding pattern
Holding pattern noun - A state of temporary inactivity.
Stalemate and holding pattern are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stalemate" instead a noun phrase "Holding pattern".
Stalemate
Stalemate noun - A point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in.
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Synonyms for Stalemate
Holding pattern and stalemate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Holding pattern" instead a noun "Stalemate".
Nearby Words: stalemated, stalemating
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Related pairs
- jam and holding pattern
- jam and stalemate
- check and holding pattern
- check and stalemate
- problem and holding pattern
- problem and stalemate
- congestion and holding pattern
- congestion and stalemate
- barrier and holding pattern
- barrier and stalemate
- obstacle and holding pattern
- obstacle and stalemate
- stop and holding pattern
- stop and stalemate
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