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“stymie” pronunciation in American and British English

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“stymie” in real sentences

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  1. Lutnick stymie this process?

    CBC News

  2. stymie that progress of this nation.

    The Obama White House

  3. more to stymie progress rather than shape it.

    League of Women Voters San Francisco

  4. Some evidence suggests that it can even help to stymie childhood obesity.

    The Scottish Parliament

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