stalled
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"In recent years, I believe there had been a strong push to promote cultural diversity. The momentum has stalled, perhaps, and maybe it may never fully return," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
There’s also been selling pressure out of Europe, he said, and concerns about the price of oil over the next few weeks as diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran appear to have stalled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
It comes in addition to an already-announced £250 cap on yearly ground rents paid by leaseholders in England and Wales, which had stalled during the change of prime minister over the summer.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Previously, infrastructure and resource development had really stalled out due to regulatory and permitting uncertainty,” said Robert Kwan, equity analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Uh…” He stalled, hoping the panic wasn’t audible in his voice.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
