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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
endless complaints stalled the process of selecting the winning design for the memorial
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2
as in to die
to stop functioning
the engine stalls sometimes when it's very cold outside
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as in delay
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Recent Examples of stall
Josh Fellman, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
The partnership is currently stalled, and the legal dispute is still ongoing, with Erik filing a new petition with the Stockholm District Court.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
When choosing where to sit, premium seating in the front stalls (orchestra) or center dress circle (mezzanine) offers the most immersive experience, with unobstructed views and excellent acoustics.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Inflation reports, which showed better-than-expected slowdowns in consumer and wholesale prices last month, may be hiding an unpleasant surprise, Bank of America (BAC) economists said: Progress on the Fed’s favorite indicator has probably stalled.
—Josh Fellman, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
The partnership is currently stalled, and the legal dispute is still ongoing, with Erik filing a new petition with the Stockholm District Court.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
Customers lined up to take home roast pork and duck at his former stall at the iFresh Supermarket up the road.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
When choosing where to sit, premium seating in the front stalls (orchestra) or center dress circle (mezzanine) offers the most immersive experience, with unobstructed views and excellent acoustics.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stall
Verb
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Here are 3 reasons why leaders – political as well as corporate – should stop talking about themselves and others as players in a game.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The water tank is a great place to stop and eat a pack lunch.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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Deaths were reported in Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Alabama and Missouri, where three people died Friday when an EF-3 tornado with peak winds of 140 mph hit.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The weather changed with the seasons; crops were planted and harvested; festivals were celebrated; people were born, aged and died, all predictably.—
James Byrne,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Dodging a gaggle of high-heeled hostesses with a prerequisite champagne jeroboam, I was escorted to a seat behind the DJ booth.—
Edmund Vallance,
AFAR Media,
18 Mar. 2025
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This required investing in a booth at these fairs and bringing their watches to showcase and sell.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many brands still use spreadsheets, emails and phone calls to manage some aspects of logistics, leading to inefficiencies and delays.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Staff reductions of this magnitude risk prolonging processing delays and increasing wait times for taxpayer support—disproportionately harming working families who rely on prompt refunds and accessible services.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After court battles earlier this month, a federal judge temporarily halted Hoffman's execution by nitrogen gas last week, issuing a preliminary injunction to stop the state from immediately carrying out his death sentence.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Judge Boasberg temporarily blocked the Trump administration from using the law on Sunday, halting deportations for at least 14 days and directed that flights already in the air be turned around.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In February, 10 people died after a commuter plane crashed off the coast of Alaska.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Worries over Musk’s ability to run the car company while working around the clock figuring out ways to slash federal government spending have sent the stock crashing down 50% from its high.—
Matt Durot,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Those who purchase a blind box item during the opening period will be able to enter a raffle for a chance to purchase a limited edition, U.K., exclusive Zimomo figurine.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
16 Mar. 2025
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Building a genuine culture of engagement is not about ticking boxes on an HR checklist but creating a workplace where excellence is the default state.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The first step is a warning announcement, then a stoppage of play with both teams returning to the locker rooms, and finally cancelling the match.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
6 Mar. 2025
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Both teams had chances later in the match – the best falling to Real’s Vinícius Jr. and Luka Modrić in stoppage time – but the tie remains very much in the balance before next week’s return leg at Atleti’s Metropolitano.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Stall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stall. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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