stalling

Example Sentences

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Macron said on X he told his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday of his "deep concern" at escalation in the Gulf region amid stalling peace talks.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Investors’ growing appetite for actively managed funds is stalling the investing industry’s fee declines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

I twist my hair around my finger, stalling.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau