at a standstill
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Experts point at three main reasons for the steady prices but caution that a reckoning is not too far as the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
When we pulled into a Houston-area location, we had to wait for some time to find a parking spot as the lot was at a standstill.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Talks between Washington and Ottawa are at a standstill, whereas the U.S. and Mexico have moved to an advanced stage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at a standstill on Sunday, according to data from tracking site MarineTraffic.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Everything is at a standstill because of the embargo, whatever that is.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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