at a standstill
Example Sentences
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While Gaza's wider recovery remains at a standstill, its tech workers give a glimpse of a brighter, possible future.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
If shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill, however, that could end up costing consumers more at the pump.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
With transport virtually at a standstill, the island is also running short on food and medicine, making it reliant on aid shipments from Mexico and China.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 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
“I do not think so, Monsieur. The train being at a standstill prevented me from dozing off as I usually do.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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