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The inspector general also said Wuhan had stonewalled inquiries about its use of the money.

From Washington Times • May 17, 2023

The United States dismissed the appeal by Syria's U.N. envoy, saying it had stonewalled the U.N. experts for months.

From Reuters • Aug. 30, 2013

She said the Justice Department had stonewalled Grassley’s investigation and denied him access to documents and key personnel.

From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2011

Within hours, Mr. Cuomo’s office fired back, saying that Mr. Rattner had stonewalled its investigation.

From New York Times • Nov. 19, 2010

The boys had stonewalled a regular gulch, afterwards stocking the crystal clear pool they had made with landlocked salmon obtained from the state hatchery.

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