standstill
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Experts point at three main reasons for the steady prices but caution that a reckoning is not too far as the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
With transport virtually at a standstill, the island is also running short on food and medicine, making it reliant on aid shipments from Mexico and China.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
When we pulled into a Houston-area location, we had to wait for some time to find a parking spot as the lot was at a standstill.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Finally, the old dog came to a standstill by a deep rut half-filled with muddy water.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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