stonewall
verb (used without object)
to engage in stonewalling.
are stonewalling
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present progressiveof stonewall.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Strike action is not currently a plausible option, but while the Slams feel they are listening and engaging, the players think they are stonewalling - and will consider their next move after the Australian Open.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026
It says the studios are stonewalling on the issue.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2023
“The notion that agencies are stonewalling with time and with fees is really problematic,” Parrish said.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 24, 2015
Insurers are supposed to cover 30-day emergency supplies of medicines that are not included in their plan, but many companies are stonewalling on fulfilling that guarantee.
From Time Magazine Archive
