come to a halt
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For the first time, the Premier League and the Championship will come to a halt for three weeks rather than the usual two.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
By then, 10 days after the re-engineered cells were infused into his body, the buildup of extra fluids caused by Bronkhorst’s cancer had come to a halt, allowing doctors to remove a drainage tube.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Jurors decide whether the immense machinery of prosecution and punishment will continue forward or come to a halt.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026
Ari Agalopol, a decorated pianist and piano teacher, saw her performances and classes abruptly come to a halt in 2012 after a car accident resulted in severe spinal and knee injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
My eyes widen and I come to a halt, sending a squirrel skittering into the bushes.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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