at a standstill
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Talks between the two companies are still at a standstill, the person said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Why would anyone want to do this to that current road with the current traffic flow issues, which is at a standstill during rush hour?” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
So, with the investigation seemingly at a standstill, Abadigga's brother took his case to the Johannesburg High Court.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The talks are also expected to touch on Gaza, as diplomatic efforts to kickstart the devastated Palestinian territory's reconstruction are at a standstill.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Travel was almost at a standstill for the first few months after the war.
From "Surviving Hitler: A Boy in the Nazi Death Camps" by Andrea Warren
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