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stalled

[stawld] / stɔld /






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While Washington has praised the concept in theory, formal trade talks remain stalled, leaving Canada exposed to fresh economic shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The new owners of the stalled Oceanwide project in downtown Los Angeles have agreed to start cleaning up the embarrassing splash of color on the city’s skyline even before they have finished formally acquiring it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

For Doralba Bejarano, from Puerto Rico in southern Meta, her situation improved as stalled support began to arrive.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Work on the soaring Goldin Finance 117 began in 2008, but construction stalled as its developer fell into debt and the tower remains unfinished 18 years on.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The morning passed in a blink, and then the sun stalled at noon.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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