stalled
Americanadjective
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stuck or not moving; at a standstill.
A spacewalk will be required to repair the stalled robotic arm on the space station's solar array.
Intense storm systems along the stalled cold front have dropped heavy rains throughout the metro area.
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(of a motor or vehicle) having come to a stop because of engine failure or a poor fuel mixture.
Rain and sleet smack the surface of the lake as Jules fumbles with a stalled outboard motor.
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(of an aircraft or airfoil) no longer generating lift due to an excessive angle of attack.
At a sustained high angle the airfoil becomes useless, resulting in a stalled aircraft.
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kept in a stall, a compartment usually intended for the accommodation of one animal.
Our overwhelming first impression is of the piquant smell of sheep blending with the manure of the stalled oxen and a milk cow.
verb
Etymology
Origin of stalled
Example Sentences
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Gen. Rob Bonta abruptly pulled out of a planned mediation session Monday to seek a resolution to the antitrust lawsuit that has stalled Paramount Skydance’s blockbuster $111 billion merger with Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Since talks facilitated by Malaysia began in 2013, the peace process has repeatedly stalled amid changing governments in Bangkok, with internal divisions on both sides.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Talks between the U.S. and Iran to establish a peace deal have completely stalled.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Oil prices rose slightly Wednesday, with Brent crude holding steady above $91 a barrel as regional tensions continue to escalate and peace talks remain stalled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
They stalled around, trying to set up a play, and finally got the ball in to their center who had positioned Jimmy deep.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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