screeching
Example Sentences
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The actors’ union SAG-AFTRA approved a tentative deal with major Hollywood studios on Nov. 8, ending the months-long strike that brought productions and promotions to a screeching halt.
From Los Angeles Times
But the really scary part was “the penetrating hissing of the air” like the screeching of a tire over their heads and the creaking of the house.
From Seattle Times
Petracek: There is so much comedy happening every night, I could really wear down my tires by screeching around.
From Los Angeles Times
Governments were restricting movement, businesses were closing, and the way of living that many were used to was screeching to a halt.
From Scientific American
That success came to a screeching halt in Philadelphia.
From Seattle Times
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