stalling

Example Sentences

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A frozen housing market has further eroded demand, stalling the renovations and big-ticket home-furnishing purchases typically triggered by a move.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

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

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget lacks funding for additional subsidized child-care slots, stalling progress on getting thousands of families access to affordable care.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 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

I am stalling now, as I was stalling then, to tell them the story.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri