stalled

Example Sentences

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Private sector job creation has effectively stalled, hiring is at its lowest since April 2020, and the decline in the quit rate signals slower wage growth ahead, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The process has stalled further since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, with Washington's attention having shifted towards Iran.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 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

Before the conflict, 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

At this point one of the remaining lads from the bus collapsed in a shivering heap and Mitraillette sort of stalled.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein