stifling

Example Sentences

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In late January, the LME delayed the start of trading because of technical issues, temporarily stifling activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

For some, working behind the scenes might be stifling, but for Walden, it’s liberating.

From Los Angeles Times

Chinese executives have said the curtailed access to computing power is stifling their AI development.

From The Wall Street Journal

Both hospice and inspiration, it’s a stifling place decorated with floral wallpaper and crucifixes.

From Los Angeles Times

When a military conflict is disrupting a large part of the world and stifling the flow of oil, it can be difficult for investors to think about the long term.

From MarketWatch