stymie
verb (used with object)
to hinder, block, or thwart.
were stymieing
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past progressiveof stymie.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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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
