Sentence examples for try to stall from inspiring English sources

They try to stall, waiting for Merlin to materialize with some magical surprise.

Later Mr. Nixon would try to stall until he completed his presidency, but he failed.

Democrats could try to stall the wage changes in the Senate, but the House vote will complicate such an effort.

Consequently, Noesner and other hostage negotiators view time as their most valuable tool and they try to stall for as long as they can.

Given Mr. Aleynikov's dire financial condition, the firm could try to stall the case in the hope that he will settle for a smaller payment.

Defeat in by-elections could provide them with the pretext to try to stall further reforms, or maybe even to turn back the clock.

Their lawyer, Richard Alexander, said I.B.M. was trying to stall.

One panelist was quick to argue that the bankers were trying to stall the rules.

FPL's lawyers accused the group of trying to stall the company's solar project.

The rain wouldn't stop and the T-Bird was trying to stall even more often.

Democrats have accused Mr. Nunes of trying to stall not only the investigation but also the committee as a whole.