stymie
verb (used with object)
to hinder, block, or thwart.
have been stymieing
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present perfect progressiveof stymie.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The White House Supply Chain Task Force, which was formed over the summer, is also trying to fix the various snags that have been stymieing the transportation of food and other goods.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2022
