come to a halt

Example Sentences

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Since the war began at the end of February, shipping in the channel has come to a halt.

From BBC

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

But traffic has come to a halt after several vessels were attacked in recent days, while insurance companies said they were cancelling risk policies for ships in the region.

From BBC

Now, Egyptians young and old have flocked for farewell rides, before the streetcars come to a halt in April.

From Barron's

However, recent price outperformance of ultralong-term JGBs is poised to come to a halt, the strategists say, noting 30- and 40-year yields were near their lowest levels since the beginning of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal