standstill
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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
“I saw an ambulance stuck in standstill traffic announcing over a megaphone for pedestrians and vehicles to move out of the way,” Rose wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The standstill at Hormuz continues to create uncertainty around global supply flows, cargo deliveries and future production volumes, said Rob Thummel, a portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital.
From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026
The change reflects deeper, more persistent oil supply disruptions, plus elevated geopolitical risk premiums as U.S.-Iran peace talks remainat a standstill, S&P says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
I came to a standstill at the sight of a scaly tail a few feet away, but it turned out to belong to a huge monitor lizard hiding in the undergrowth.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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