stalled

Example Sentences

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The speedy climb in National Rally ranks that has characterised his political career seems to have stalled.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

A planned pipeline to Lamu has been stalled by conflict for more than a decade.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

When my father died, my brother stalled indefinitely and, as far as I know, never filed for probate.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Realizing they were unmoved, he stalled by asking for time to consult on the fee, while calling senior officials at the Kenya Copyright Board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

“You have other options,” I said, then stalled, thinking of my conversation with Deoch.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss