standstill
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When we pulled into a Houston-area location, we had to wait for some time to find a parking spot as the lot was at a standstill.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
His art has suffered and he finds himself at a creative standstill.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The company would say later that Wilson also wanted to shorten the standstill agreement to as little as seven months.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
He pressed on and on, until at the door of the room the middle gendeman stamped loudly with his foot and thus brought the father to a standstill.
From "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka
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