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But industrial output in Europe’s largest economy fell 1.2% in March, stymieing hopes for a recovery any time soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

But their robustness means “everybody’s already got their mustang,” she said, stymieing the prospect of mass adoptions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

Second, at all levels of government, we must loosen regulations that are stymieing the construction and preservation of affordable homes.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2025

It is largely good news for the government, which has introduced new policies to fill job gaps that businesses say were stymieing growth, although any significant rise in house prices will play badly for voters.

From Reuters • May 5, 2023

Georgia is also one of a group of states that outlaw direct sales of vehicles — stymieing companies like Tesla and Rivian that don’t sell their vehicles through dealerships.

From Washington Post • Apr. 17, 2023