standstill
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But the story changed over the weekend and today vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was back to a virtual standstill.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remained at a standstill on Sunday, according to data from tracking site MarineTraffic.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
“I’m perplexed. My membership is perplexed as to why they didn’t go into effect because we knew that this was going to help. We’re at a standstill right now,” Clark said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Leggett & Platt rejected the offer, but entered a nondisclosure agreement and six-month standstill with Somnigroup to help with the due diligence process and determine whether a deal could be reached.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Everything is at a standstill because of the embargo, whatever that is.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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