Sentence examples for it was stalling from inspiring English sources

Syria denied U.S. allegations that it was stalling in removing its chemical arsenal.

They were born into a world of upward social mobility but – even as they necked their ecstasy pills – it was stalling rapidly.

There were parts, but mostly forgettable ones – supporting roles in films such as the Hours, and a foray into blockbusters in Terminator 3. It seemed an unsatisfying time and Danes's career looked as if it was stalling; she became better known, in the tabloids at least, for her personal life.

It was stalled this year, but she plans to propose it again in 2008.

The House passed a broader measure this summer but it was stalled in the Senate.

Their allies in the Janata Dal (United) Party were opposed to the bill, and so it was stalled.

There had been an abolition movement since before the founding of the nation, but it was stalled, even going backward.

It was stalled by the piratical salary demands of Jack Nicholson, originally cast in Matthau's role, then called off when Polanski decamped from the US to escape arrest.

When it finally broke out, it was only able to advance briefly before it was stalled again by South Korean resistance.

(And another question: is BP really going to pay out a dividend? It's stalling on that point).

But whether it's stalling maneuvers or rhetorical bomb-throwing, engaging on the parliamentary battlefield can carry a price.