stymied

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The rise of remote work has seriously stymied younger workers’ efforts to launch a career, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

State and local building restrictions in many parts of the country have stymied construction of smaller, cheaper homes.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Besides internal challenges, a worsening operating environment outside its control has also stymied performance.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

After averaging a playoff-high 4.33 goals a game, the Ducks were stymied by Vegas goalie Carter Hart, who turned away 33 shots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

He was initially stymied by the essays, which he tried to fire off as irreverent, impulsive e-mail messages.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz