- present tense form of stymie (3rd person singular).
stymies
Example Sentences
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There is a degree of obscurantism in all this, as Mr. Kracht’s bizarre book willfully stymies understanding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
She said: “This is a disappointing and flawed approach that stymies crucial efforts to free Jimmy Lai and fundamentally undermines the government’s official position that he must be released.”
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2024
Redmond’s secret is mundane, but it’s one that often stymies elected officials: make a plan and stick with it.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
“We need to be able to break the gridlock that too often stymies progress and blocks consensus at the Council.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 19, 2023
Of all the stymies in the world, that which has been laid you by your own partner in a foursome is the most exasperating.
From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon
