stunted

Example Sentences

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Geopolitics, war and difficulty securing visas has stunted progress, but now, about to enter Austria, Karl and his family back home are preparing for the homecoming.

From BBC

Isaac: Once his mom dies, he gets stunted.

From Los Angeles Times

A third and one from the one-yard line that turned into a missed field goal after a false start stunted the red-zone opportunity.

From Los Angeles Times

Research over the years has highlighted the devastating impact air pollution is having on young children across the world - leading to stunted development, weaker immunity and lower cognitive ability.

From BBC

Each word she says is stunted and punctuated, like she’s forcing herself to answer the question.

From Literature