come to a halt
Example Sentences
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Now, Egyptians young and old have flocked for farewell rides, before the streetcars come to a halt in April.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
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 • Feb. 13, 2026
Now, some of the buyers still in the market are seeing transactions come to a halt because of the shutdown.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025
Italian outlets had earlier on Thursday reported that the cable car had come to a halt and several people had been rescued from another cabin which had stopped further down the valley.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025
My eyes widen and I come to a halt, sending a squirrel skittering into the bushes.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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