at a standstill
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
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
Efforts at talks between the U.S. and Iran have been at a standstill.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Shipments have largely been at a standstill since the conflict started on 28 February, though some countries like India and Malaysia have negotiated safe passage for their vessels.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 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
