effectively stall
Frequency: 5.56.3 per million words
To cause something, such as progress or discussions, to stop or be delayed in a significant way.
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- Discussions were effectively stalled by the union's refusal to participate.
- The lack of consensus could effectively stall the peace talks indefinitely.
- Bureaucratic red tape often serves to effectively stall vital infrastructure projects.
- Their delaying tactics effectively stalled the reform efforts for several months.
- A sudden withdrawal of support would effectively stall the entire initiative.
- The opposition party worked to effectively stall the controversial new legislation.
- If funding is cut, the scientific research will effectively stall.
- Economic uncertainty has effectively stalled many companies' expansion plans.
- He tried to effectively stall the proceedings by raising numerous procedural objections.
- The unexpected technical issues effectively stalled the product launch for weeks.