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Meanings of stall for in English

We have no meanings for "stall for" in our records yet.
Usage of stall for in English
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I already knew the answer, but I needed to stall for time.
Ready Player One
2
In my conference address, I set out our stall for the third term.
A journey: my political life
3
Now, this can be quite problematic if your requests stall for some reason.
Website optimization
4
He wasn't ready for another beating yet; he had to stall for time.
The Wolf’s Hour
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Pierson probably felt pressed for time and wouldn't allow Lauren to stall for long.
Our little secret
6
Matt had purchased his in a South American market stall for under two bucks.
Roast mortem
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We need you to stall for us while we maneuver and prepare our weapons.
Anvil of stars
8
The thing to do is bluff him and stall for time until we're sure.
The big bite
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We moved on to the next stall for the barbecue course, another Nana speciality.
The Guardian
10
She glanced at her watch to stall for an answer.
Good girls don't
11
The annual showcase of new Irish music sets out its stall for the autumn
The Irish Times
12
To stall for time she picked up the graduation program, started paging through it.
Caught
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They had tried to mediate, tried to stall for time.
The zinn reader
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I took a breath, more to stall for time than because I needed air.
Double Dexter
15
Handed a lifeline, however short, Han was grateful for a chance to stall for time.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
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Rynason's mind raced; he had to stall for time.
Warlord of Kor
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