stalled

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However, China was the election's biggest backer, analysts say, and discussions over stalled Beijing-backed infrastructure projects are now being revived.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The three unions are United Teachers Los Angeles, Local 99 of Service Employees International Union and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles — all with contracts that stalled well short of an agreement.

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

Social Circle's facility was originally slated to open in April, but work appears to have stalled.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The man stalled in his progress, seeking a further handhold.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson