But the Republican demands, as well as those of contra leaders themselves, quickly stalled the talks.

Negotiations over closer ties, first proposed two years ago, quickly stalled.

Mr. Halstead said that the city's recent real estate momentum could quickly stall.

The scooter rider had messed up his getaway; he'd dropped the clutch too quickly and nearly stalled the engine.

The remains of the bus fleet quickly stalled due to fuel shortages.

Negotiations, however, will quickly stall if the ultimate goals of a settlement are not enunciated at the start.

The B-2 quickly stalled, became unrecoverable, and crashed.

Arab officials expect the two-way negotiations to quickly stall and want the Americans to come in with compromise proposals.

However, Wright's subsequent releases were not nearly as popular, either critically or commercially, and his career quickly stalled.

Heading down the hallway, the thick carpet cushioning her rushing feet, she sensed he was about to hang up and quickly stalled him.