at a standstill
Example Sentences
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With shipping at a standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, a conduit for a fifth of the world's oil and gas, the Panama Canal has become a fallback route for energy shipments.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
“Why would anyone want to do this to that current road with the current traffic flow issues, which is at a standstill during rush hour?” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The talks were also expected to touch on Gaza, as diplomatic efforts to kick-start the devastated Palestinian territory's reconstruction are at a standstill.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Experts point at three main reasons for the steady prices but caution that a reckoning is not too far as the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 9, 2026
“I do not think so, Monsieur. The train being at a standstill prevented me from dozing off as I usually do.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
