stalling
Example Sentences
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The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
As Gulf allies brace for more retaliation, energy markets steeled themselves for another economic hit, and traffic through the strait is once again stalling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Fox ran its full-screen ad late, and because the break didn’t last the full three minutes, players were reportedly left stalling on the field — and many Fox viewers missed the restart entirely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Stocks opened higher this morning after a dip yesterday, but the momentum in the major indexes was stalling out until the president posted his plans on social media.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
“You gotta take off your coat,” I suggest, stalling for time.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
