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at a 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

Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at a standstill on Sunday, according to data from tracking site MarineTraffic.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Traffic through the strait has essentially been at a standstill since the war began.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Crude futures rose to their highest level in two-and-a-half years as the conflict in the Persian Gulf continued, keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz at a standstill and cutting off oil supply.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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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