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Definition of Stymied
1. stymy [v] - See also: stymy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stymied
Literary usage of Stymied
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Out-door Games: Cricket & Golf by Robert Henry Lyttelton (1901)
"To begin with, players are often apt to consider themselves stymied when such is
not the case. A scientifically hit ball with lofting iron or putter will ..."
2. Russian Organized Crime in the United States: Hearing Before the Permanent by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"We have had homicide investigations stymied because of parallel investigations
involving the New York City Police Department and other agencies, ..."
3. The Selfish Pig's Guide to Caring by Hugh Marriott (2003)
"So when stymied, or even before you're stymied, ask another carer. Ask them first.
They'll know. Develop a thick skin Carers have to be like double glazing ..."
4. Taylor on Golf: Impressions, Comments & Hints by John Henry Taylor (1905)
"246 Photo, by Mr. GW Beldam Pitching stymie; ball in air . . . . 248 Photo, by Mr.
G. H'. Beldam stymied ball just disappearing into hole . ..."
5. The Soul of Golf by Percy Adolphus Vaile (1912)
"The pitching method is practicable when one is stymied in almost any position on
the green, provided always, as I have said, that one has any chance ..."
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