stalled

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However, the bill's progress through Parliament stalled earlier this year over disagreements between the government and campaigners about how the new legal duty of candour should apply to spies.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Iran's foreign ministry said no one had held any expectation that talks with the United States could have reached an agreement within one session after the negotiations in Islamabad stalled.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Barger continued to call for more federal support to help finance the recovery, something that Carmona said would help homeowners who remain stalled.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The labor market had stabilized enough to ease recession fears, and progress toward the Fed’s 2% inflation goal had stalled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Our van stalled at a stop sign on the next block.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore