standstill

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The standstill has affected container ships as well, with shipping companies opting for longer, costlier routes to avoid danger.

From MarketWatch

Tesla is aiming to make the Roadster capable of going from a standstill to 60 miles per hour in less than a second, Musk said in 2024.

From MarketWatch

That trade has hit a virtual standstill, reducing the supply of oil on the global market, raising fears that disruption may go on for some time, and pushing the price up sharply.

From BBC

For thousands of workers in Dubai's tourism sector, the Middle East war has brought business to a standstill -- leaving their income suddenly at risk.

From Barron's

The blockade has also starved Cuba's power plants and farms of fuel and brought daily life to a near standstill.

From Barron's