come to a halt
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"Excavations in dangerous areas have come to a halt, and archaeological missions are going through a period of minimal activity throughout Lebanon, especially in the southern regions."
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Jurors decide whether the immense machinery of prosecution and punishment will continue forward or come to a halt.
From Slate ● Jun. 17, 2026
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 ● Mar. 4, 2026
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 ● Mar. 3, 2026
“Maybe I should get the nurse?” she asks as I come to a halt, exhausted from the effort.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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