stalling
Example Sentences
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The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Industry executives and researchers say China’s AI industry risks stalling in its race with the U.S. unless it gets a further influx of capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
As Gulf allies brace for more retaliation, energy markets steeled themselves for another economic hit, and traffic through the strait is once again stalling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Fox ran its full-screen ad late, and because the break didn’t last the full three minutes, players were reportedly left stalling on the field — and many Fox viewers missed the restart entirely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
I was also stalling because I didn’t want to go off again alone with Lindsey, because that would just mean it was time to say good-bye.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
