1. The result has been a mess of deadlock and resentment.

2. President Obama and Congressional leaders have failed to break a budget deadlock that has led to a partial government shutdown.

3. The former estate agent wants to resolve the transitional deadlock so he can be sworn in next week.

4. After nearly a decade of deadlock, Iran seems more amenable to making concessions to the six countries.

5. The anticipated deadlock raises the question of whether the army, already deployed on the outskirts of cities, will intervene.