stifled
Example Sentences
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The stifled progress has left markets sensitive to developments, with oil prices edging higher as uncertainty around supply flows continue.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
For the best part of a year, Angela Rayner's political ambitions have been stifled by an investigation into her tax affairs.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
"The second-half display was that of European champions - they stifled Lyon," ex-England defender Anita Asante said.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
The rise of generative AI, which can replicate many basic entry-level tasks, has also stifled hiring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
He stifled a yawn and rubbed at the gray stubble on his chin.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
Vocabulary lists containing stifled
A Wrinkle in Time
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Vocabulary from the Vice-Presidential Debate, October 4, 2016
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The Double Helix
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