How to Use stonewall in a Sentence

stonewall

1 of 2 verb
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  • They stonewalled until they could come up with a response.
  • We're trying to get the information, but we're being stonewalled.
  • So, he's been stonewalling throughout the last year and a half.
    — Fox News, 25 Sep. 2018
  • But that doesn’t mean if Bam wants his now that the Heat will stonewall.
    — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 1 Aug. 2020
  • What’s the worst that could happen to an assistant who stonewalls the NCAA?
    — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, 26 Sep. 2017
  • He had been stonewalled by the driver, blown off by Uber, and the police hadn't done anything.
    — Joe Mullin, Ars Technica, 8 Aug. 2017
  • Cornerback Desmond King stonewalled Scott at the 2-yard line.
    — Scott Dochterman, ajc, 27 Sep. 2017
  • His fight is in line with Mr. Trump’s directive to stonewall the inquiry.
    — New York Times, 15 Dec. 2021
  • But her friend soon started stonewalling Alan’s attempts to work with her.
    — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 16 Mar. 2020
  • On second down, Taylor stonewalled Clarett on a run up the middle.
    — Scott Tinley, SI.com, 4 Jan. 2013
  • In the 82nd minute, Motta stonewalled a shot on a breakaway by Jozy Altidore.
    — Billy Witz, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2016
  • By the time Washington got back to the line of scrimmage, two Steelers were waiting to stonewall him.
    — Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2017
  • Meanwhile, Blackmon says his team isn’t stonewalling on the CCE program.
    — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, 8 June 2018
  • Snelling then said he was stonewalled by park officials.
    — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, 11 May 2017
  • Snelling said he was then stonewalled by park officials.
    — Cameron Knight, USA TODAY, 13 May 2017
  • Johnson was in the game for the Texans' second touchdown drive and did a nice job of stonewalling pass rushers.
    — Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 1 Dec. 2019
  • Oregon State’s defense didn’t exactly stonewall Utah, as the Utes shot 54% from the floor.
    — oregonlive, 3 Mar. 2021
  • The opposite may be true if the courts and the office of the special counsel are stonewalled by Trump and aren’t allowed to do their job.
    — Cristian Farias, Daily Intelligencer, 3 May 2018
  • Moore’s attorney, Melinda Luthin, said the city stonewalled her client throughout the process.
    — Louis Casiano Jr, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2017
  • The Comets created some late chances but were stonewalled by a couple of heroic saves from Diego Reynoso.
    — Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2024
  • When Dean’s friends stonewall her, Addison hires her father’s old friend, Porter Hayes, to look for him.
    — Sandra Dallas, The Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Jarecki tries to track down Douglas and speak with him about the documentary and is stonewalled as well.
    — Ester Bloom, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2024
  • My only hope is that the Senate will stonewall any regressive measures made by the House...
    — Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2010
  • Lavrov replied that his ministry would not allow the U.S. and its allies to stonewall Russia’s main requests.
    — Yuras Karmanau, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Feb. 2022
  • Maybe the intelligence chiefs had a basis for stonewalling.
    — Paul Barrett, Bloomberg.com, 8 June 2017
  • Lavrov replied that his ministry wouldn’t allow the U.S. and its allies to stonewall Russia’s main requests.
    — Vladimir Isachenkov and Yuras Karmanau, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2022
  • In the game’s waning moments, Dubnyk extended his leg to stonewall Stastny with his pad to preserve the win for the Wild.
    — W.g. Ramirez, The Seattle Times, 29 Mar. 2019
  • The former president has urged his allies and former aides to stonewall the panel.
    — Amy B Wang, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2022
  • Trump has teased an announcement soon -- but the White House continues to stonewall reporters on the question.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 20 June 2017
  • The Flyers were on the man-advantage on five occasions, but Gibson stonewalled them each time.
    — Mike Coppinger, latimes.com, 7 Oct. 2017
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stone wall

2 of 2 noun
  • The 26 names are engraved in the top of a stone wall supporting the pool.
    — Dave Collins, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Men spilled out of a bar, drinking beer by a stone wall.
    — Bob Drogin, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022
  • The names of the 26 who died are engraved on a stone wall supporting the pool.
    — Harold Maass, The Week, 14 Nov. 2022
  • In the video, Bruce sat on a stone wall in their leafy green yard while Evelyn sat next to the fluffy pup.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022
  • Gentle hills, pine and maple trees, old barns, stone walls.
    — Cara Blue Adams, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Shelton's picture showed faux stone walls and stained glass as part of the room's decor.
    — Natasha Dye, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024
  • There's a serpentine stone wall and a recessed spot for the grill.
    — Kim Palmer, Star Tribune, 5 Mar. 2021
  • The living room's stone wall was an eyesore from day one.
    — Lisa Mowry, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2021
  • Goldin sat on a stone wall outside the temple with her feet up, as though the place were her rec room.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The library was no more than a filthy niche in an old stone wall, crusted with the dung of rodents and bats.
    — Cynthia Ozick, Harper’s Magazine , 10 Apr. 2023
  • The remains of a large stone wall were also found by workers.
    — Fox News, 20 June 2020
  • The iron gate is locked, and a high fence atop a stone wall discourages access.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 July 2022
  • It is built on a hillside with a stone wall on two sides; the church itself is brick with a red tile roof.
    — Carl Nolte, SFChronicle.com, 7 Mar. 2020
  • Lee tripped on a stone wall while retreating from the bear, which bit her in the upper left leg.
    — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 24 Aug. 2022
  • In their work clothes, leaning against the stone wall taking the sun or smoking, eyes closed.
    — Kirmen Uribe, The New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2020
  • Espino, proprietor of The Barber Life, stopped to add his cousin’s name to the stone wall.
    — Darcel Rockett, chicagotribune.com, 30 Dec. 2020
  • Besides its large oven, a stack of three Miele ovens is built into one stone wall.
    — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 27 Dec. 2020
  • At the stone wall was a sturdy wooden door with large padlocks.
    — Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
  • The 11 guest rooms are spare, but their heavy stone walls and iron chandeliers give them a feeling of grandeur.
    — Mark Johanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The 2016 Harley Davidson crossed over the double yellow lines, slid across the road and struck a stone wall, police said.
    — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 2 June 2021
  • Like an old stone wall that’ll never fall, some things are always true.
    — Gabe Cohn, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2019
  • Red-and-white checkered tablecloths and an exposed stone wall pay homage to Italy.
    — al, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Police said the Nissan apparently went off the left side of the road, struck a stone wall and rolled over.
    — Christine Dempsey, courant.com, 20 Apr. 2021
  • It had been stashed in the crevice of a stone wall under some ivy, inside a black, waterproof bag.
    — Carol Besler, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2021
  • The stone wall remained hidden for about the last 8,500 years when it was submerged due to sea level rise.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Against the stone wall, mingled with the gravestones, Thomas put six tall, white boxes of beehives.
    — Sarah Hume, The Courier-Journal, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The space was flanked with rough stone walls that players would bounce a rubber ball off of by hitting it with their hips.
    — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Mar. 2020
  • With the help of a neighbor, Plioplys tends the hostas and other shade loving plants lining a stone wall and path.
    — Susan Degrane, chicagotribune.com, 16 Sep. 2020
  • There are Goshen stone walls and stairs to create and unite the various levels, and a large patio area that extends to the pool and spa.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2024
  • Cops said the fifth target, Alexander Arteaga-Ruiz, escaped the attack by jumping a fence and a stone wall.
    — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2024

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