stunted

Example Sentences

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Energy companies are positioning themselves for a period of weaker prices as oil demand growth looks stunted and supply remains high.

From The Wall Street Journal

The shrub—which was, up close, a stunted little tree, smaller than him—grew from a ledge: four feet across and ten inches deep.

From Literature

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