stall
Example Sentences
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That combination of stalled inflation with steady growth creates an interesting dilemma for the Fed.
From Barron's
The effect of this has been that other lines of innovation have been stalled.
Public transport workers across Germany will stage a 48-hour strike from Friday as talks over pay and conditions stall, a union said, potentially sparking travel chaos for millions.
From Barron's
Lee’s bill passed the state Assembly last year but stalled after fierce opposition from real estate agents and the California Apartment Assn.
From Los Angeles Times
A buyer has emerged for the notorious graffiti-bedecked towers in downtown Los Angeles — a Riverside County developer who intends to finish the stalled $1.2-billion project.
From Los Angeles Times
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