come to a halt
Example Sentences
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Since the war began at the end of February, shipping in the channel has come to a halt.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Ari Agalopol, a decorated pianist and piano teacher, saw her performances and classes abruptly come to a halt in 2012 after a car accident resulted in severe spinal and knee injuries.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Now, Egyptians young and old have flocked for farewell rides, before the streetcars come to a halt in April.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
However, recent price outperformance of ultralong-term JGBs is poised to come to a halt, the strategists say, noting 30- and 40-year yields were near their lowest levels since the beginning of 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
The cars that usually zip down this stretch of road come to a halt as the bus switches to its flashing red lights.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
