Example Sentences

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Lautaro Fabian Gomez, 20, however, said lax attitudes by some people going out into crowded areas without wearing face masks was stymieing improvements.

From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2021

Mr. Parnas had told people that Ms. Yovanovitch was stymieing his efforts to pursue gas business in Ukraine.

From New York Times • Oct. 11, 2019

While the Huskies were scoring points, their vaunted defense was stymieing the Wildcats.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2012