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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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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
Dj Simmons
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
But the legislation stalled in the Senate over concerns about whether its property tax relief provisions are meaningful for area school districts and residents.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Here's what separates institutions that succeed from those that stall.
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Ricardo Tavares,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Verb
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area added more than 6,000 construction jobs over the past year, but without a new federal transit bill, the momentum could stall, a national group says.
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Dj Simmons
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
But the legislation stalled in the Senate over concerns about whether its property tax relief provisions are meaningful for area school districts and residents.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Noun
Industries that pay grow; industries that don’t, stall.
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Warren Wimmer,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Here's what separates institutions that succeed from those that stall.
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Ricardo Tavares,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stall
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When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.
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Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.
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Ramos’ two daughters –– Darling Antonella, seven, and Dulce María, two –– were staying with their grandparents and great-grandparents, who also died in the earthquakes.
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It was created in 2015 to honor the life and legacy of former ESPN broadcaster Stuart Scott, who died due to cancer earlier that year.
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This year, McGrath’s booth was sandwiched right between the local Democratic and Republican Party clubs.
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Stop by their booth to talk flavor pairings, cooking, and get a taste of these one-of-a-kind sauces.
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But the heat has led to cancellations and delays in several states.
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The city commission reached a major step forward on the project after months of delays and disagreements over the best way to replace the old City Hall, which was damaged beyond repair by the historic flooding of April 2023.
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The blaze, which officials at one point estimated could reach 50 acres, had been halted at 5 acres.
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Three cases reached the Supreme Court under emergency requests to halt deportation flights.
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The sheriff's office said Butler failed to maintain a single lane before leaving the roadway and crashing through the side of the home.
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Balogun crashed into Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemović, landing his foot on top of Muharemović’s during the physical match.
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The Chiefs have a world championship banner hanging atop the press box.
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Among the celebrities watching from VIP boxes were Shakira and Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
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With more time added on to the 10 minutes of stoppage, Croatia finally found an equalizer.
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Croatia’s World Cup exit was not without a fight, with a last-minute, stoppage time goal that likely had fans screaming at the TV in jubilation, and then in sorrow.
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“Stall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stall. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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