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Vocabulary Entry
stalling
|verb • noun • adjective
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V
verb
To stop or slow down the progress of something.
Example Sentences
"The car began stalling on the steep hill."
"She was stalling the conversation to avoid answering the question."
"The project is stalling due to lack of funds."
N
noun
The act of stopping or slowing down; a failure to make progress.
Example Sentences
"There was a stall in the negotiations after the disagreement."
"His stalling caused the team to miss their deadline."
"The unexpected stall in the meeting left everyone confused."
A
adjective
Describing something that is causing a stop or delay.
Example Sentences
"The stalling signal from the engine alarmed the driver."
"They implemented stalling tactics to buy more time."
"Her stalling responses indicated she was unsure."