Sentence examples for stifle development from inspiring English sources
They stifle development and promote the status quo in an environment that was never meant to be static.
Ignoring their plight for fear of disrupting reforms will only stifle development and democracy in the long run.
The contention of some critics that the 2007 historic district designation would stifle development has not been borne out.
Real estate groups typically oppose so-called living-wage requirements, arguing that they stifle development and hinder private investment.
But Mr. Simpson, the mayor's spokesman, said Mr. Amicone opposed the proposed demolition ordinance, saying it could stifle development, and would veto it if it is approved.
Some people in the industry say they welcome some regulation, though requiring every test to be pre-approved by the F.D.A. could stifle development.
The Seldon patent, taken out at the birth of petrol and electric cars, stifled development of that new technology.
Uganda's government is counting on it to help it address an energy shortage that has stifled development in this country, where rolling blackouts are a recurring nuisance.
The industry's jurisdiction extends far beyond the tub, however.For decades, onsen owners have stifled development of a huge potential source of clean energy: geothermal power.
Perhaps because Cuba has—again, nominally at least—strict environmental laws, or perhaps because the U.S. trade embargo has stifled development, it is home to some of the Caribbean's best preserved reefs.
A man dying from pulmonary fibrosis has sued InterMune in a California state court, accusing it of stifling development of the drug, pirfenidone, so it will not detract from sales of Actimmune.
