stalled
Adjective
Meaning
of Stall
Put or kept in a stall; hence, fatted.
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Examples
21st Century After the financial crisis of 2007-2008 central banks led change, but as of 2015 their ability to boost economic growth has stalled.
Adjei admits that the dealings of some dishonest agents stalled their chances of securing good deals abroad.
After takeoff, due to the failure to manually disengage all of the gust locks, the aircraft entered a steep climb, stalled, nosed over, and crashed, killing Hill and Tower (other observers survived with injuries).
Although the record earned wide acclaimed from critics and fans, The Weight of These Wings did not produce a No. 1 hit (its lead single, "Vice," stalled at No. 2).
Although the state-owned flour-mill and cement plants have been transferred to private owners, progress on the other seven parastatals has stalled.
Although a contract with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was promptly secured, and more possibilities were within reach, financing stalled for the $24,000 in monthly expenses required to cover salaries and equipment rental.