screeching halt
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That came to a screeching halt after Zscaler on May 26 beat Wall Street’s expectations with its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings but reported sales guidance that came in light.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
As China hit back with tariffs of its own, the tit-for-tat exchange sent tariff rates spiralling into the triple digits and for a few weeks brought trade between the two giants to a screeching halt.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
But as most of the conference schools appeared close to approving the deal, pushback by the University of Michigan instead brought it to a screeching halt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
Meanwhile, new hiring has ground to a screeching halt, according to the latest government statistics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
The driver slammed on the brakes, and the rear of the sports car fishtailed all the way around until it slid to a screeching halt against the curb.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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