standstill
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Congress is at a standstill trying to pass key legislation, the military is mired in a conflict in the Middle East, and the president just faced his third assassination attempt in two years.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Last weekend, he improved enough to incorporate movement into his on-court work instead of just standstill shooting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
It brought Bamako to a standstill at the height of the crisis in October.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 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
“I need to see Professor Dumbledore!” said Harry, running back up the corridor and skidding to a standstill in front of Snape instead.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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