stalling

Example Sentences

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With no tournament in New Orleans, LIV would be left with a gap between 7 June and 23 July without an event, stalling momentum on what should have been a 14 tournament season.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

He said he’d be very surprised if all the election results weren’t certified by Jan. 3, when the new Congress convenes, given the legal remedies available to prevent stalling and undue delay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Chevron traded flat while Exxon Mobil gained 1.8% as stalling peace talks in the Middle East sparked a rebound in oil prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

These kinds of stalling mechanisms, along with scant real representation, are nothing new in intra-party politics.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“Quit stalling and show me what it is!”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas