stall
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Because spending is growing faster than disposable income, it might stall as people face the limits of what they have in savings or want to borrow, said Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
But leaving them in the program too long can stall their learning and limit the other instruction or classes they can take.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Now, developers and public officials are questioning whether the 60% standard is too high if those apartments effectively lose their discount as soon as market rents stall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“If you wanna pay my rent, you can be any color,” Benedict Bernardez said with a laugh from his food stall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
She burst through the door and over to Rosie’s stall.
From "I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919" by Lauren Tarshis
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