at a standstill
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Congress is at a standstill trying to pass key legislation, the military is mired in a conflict in the Middle East, and the president just faced his third assassination attempt in two years.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 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
The talks are now at a standstill, Hamby said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
However, liquefied natural gas tankers “remain at a standstill, with vessels stranded on both sides of the strait and operators still awaiting clearer security guarantees before re-entering the route,” Kpler added External link.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
“I don’t think so, sir. Nothing unusual, I mean. The train being at a standstill made it all very quiet.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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