standstill

Example Sentences

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One Harvard economist estimated that without data center investments, America’s gross domestic product growth could have come to a near standstill this year.

From Los Angeles Times

Negotiations with the United States on the issue are at a standstill, and uncertainty stemming from 12 days of war in June against Israel is also affecting the economic outlook.

From Barron's

"Everything has come to a complete standstill, from markets to schools to offices. My children don't know if they'll ever be able to go back to school."

From BBC

Demonstrations last week brought traffic to a standstill in cities nationwide.

From Barron's

The world literally comes to a standstill when she snaps.

From Los Angeles Times