standstill

Example Sentences

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More than a dozen tractors could be seen parked outside Parliament on Wednesday morning, with rush-hour traffic brought to a standstill and farmers repeatedly sounding the tractor horns while police stood watching.

From BBC

His resistance tactics have included calling for street protests and "ghost town" operations aimed at bringing cities and towns to a standstill.

From BBC

Despite the current standstill, John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun control advocacy group, says last year’s bill was proof that they can break gridlock.

From Seattle Times

Budget negotiations are at a standstill over that and other issues.

From Washington Post

It comes after protests this week brought Israel to a standstill, forcing him to pause the proposals.

From BBC