- present tense form of stymie (3rd person singular).
stymies
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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. 21, 2023
If the ball that stymies you is on the lip and your own is three yards away, it is obvious that you cannot pitch over it.
From The Complete Golfer by Harry Vardon
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