"All the key engines have stalled or gone into reverse, and as a result what you're left with is a lot of question marks."
The wipers were still going, even though the engine had stalled.
But all these engines of economic growth have stalled or malfunctioned.
The engine had finally stalled, but the car was still warm.
For example, the engines stalled if the throttles were moved too quickly.
The engine of the car had stalled as it collided with the bank.
And when those engines stall, everything can go on well for other people, but it makes a big dent.
The engine in the car against the truck had stalled.
Petty's car came to rest just yards from the finish line, but his engine stalled.
When he would come back to the race, his engine had stalled.