stalled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Canada’s economy unexpectedly shrank for a second consecutive quarter as activity stalled at the start of the year, raising the likelihood the country dipped into a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Meanwhile, negotiations to end the Iran war apparently remain stalled.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Upstream production meanwhile, has also stalled, largely as a result of the closure of the Strait, with production in the region down some 10 million barrels per day from prewar levels.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

In older fish brains, the ribosomes frequently stalled or collided with one another.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

It would take as long as an hour and a half some days, depending on traffic, stalled trains, weather, and other factors, but we would make it there.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore