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Meanings of stalling in English

Catalan
distracció

A tactic used to mislead or delay.

distracció
Usage of stalling in English
1
Yes, I see, Bettlescroy said, stalling while he got himself under control.
Surface detail
2
The sector is vulnerable to a stalling in recovery in overseas markets.
The Irish Times
3
It was the only way and stalling any longer would be criminal.
Witch blood
4
Hercules Jim said he believes the UPNG administration is stalling for time.
Radio NZ
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It comes after months of stalling and back-and-forth negotiations between coalition partners.
Radio NZ
6
I'm supposed to leave late tonight, but I'm stalling for more time.
The cold room
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Employment growth is stalling, unemployment is climbing and inflation remains stubbornly high.
The Irish Times
8
While the pace of growth is decelerating, the economy is not stalling.
The Irish Times
9
He was stalling for time and trying to translate the message himself.
A Winter Haunting
10
The transport shuddered, its power drive stalling momentarily in a high-pitched whine.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
11
He would tell her she was stalling, and he would be right.
Fractures - Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon
12
Feingold said the militia's call for more delays is a stalling tactic.
Reuters
13
Either she was a real dunce or she was stalling for time.
Creepers
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Last Saturday, Feinberg said BP was stalling in its dealings with claimants.
Reuters
15
I can't hear you. She'd been stalling, doing as Burke had suggested.
Colorado abduction
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It appears he has no intention of leaving, and he keeps stalling.
Reuters
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Stalling through the time
Stalling across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
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