standstill

Example Sentences

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George Hirst worked himself to a standstill, created a few half-chances for himself, but couldn't execute.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Iran was already suffering economically before the war, but the conflict has sparked even higher inflation and brought many industries to a standstill.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Instead, the two sides reached a cooperation agreement, under which Elliott agreed to customary standstill and voting provisions, Norwegian said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

At nine in the morning he eased off on the tiller, let the bowsprit come up into the wind, and the Frog slowed to a standstill.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen