screeching halt
Example Sentences
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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
On Monday afternoon, however, the adrenaline thrill came to a screeching halt when the Sol Spin stopped mid-motion, leaving riders suspended at multiple different angles.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024
But then the girl in the pink dress fainted, and the twirling lesson came to a screeching halt.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
