stalled

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Sheriff Moon and others during the news conference described the harsh weather rescue crews were met with after the avalanche, and that white-out conditions stalled days of searching.

From BBC

But budget issues have stalled the progress of such pipe renewal works.

From BBC

In early January, after a previous deal with the Kurds stalled for months, he went on the offensive, with government forces clashing with Kurdish fighters in parts of Aleppo province before pushing eastwards.

From Barron's

"Meanwhile, a blocking high pressure system over northern Europe has slowed or stalled these low-pressure systems allowing successive weather fronts to deposit rain on the UK," said the spokesperson.

From BBC

The extraction of the victims stalled on Thursday due to hazardous weather conditions, the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, which is leading the search, said on Thursday.

From BBC