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at a standstill









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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

Talks between Washington and Ottawa are at a standstill, whereas the U.S. and Mexico have moved to an advanced stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

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

Buenos Aires was at a standstill: Kayak was Argentine.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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