Example Sentences

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State and local building restrictions in many parts of the country have stymied construction of smaller, cheaper homes.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

"Although MFCs have existed as a concept for more than a century, their unreliable performance and low output power have stymied efforts to make practical use of them, especially in low-moisture conditions," Yen said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026

They are racing to resolve disputes in the next two weeks that have stymied negotiators for more than two decades—or at least make enough progress to extend negotiations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Worst of all, cuts to federal agencies like the Department of Agriculture have stymied ongoing hemp-research projects that would have clarified how derivative products should be considered.

From Slate • May 28, 2025

The department’s vacancies have stymied progress in addressing L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2023