standstill
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The talks are now at a standstill, Hamby said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Shipments have largely been at a standstill since the conflict started on 28 February, though some countries like India and Malaysia have negotiated safe passage for their vessels.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Some vessels have managed to transit the waterway, but flows remain at a virtual standstill, tightening supplies not only of energy but other key commodities like fertilizers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Braemar kicked Ghassemieh off its board in February, saying that he had violated his standstill agreement with the company.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Life continued around us, but it felt as though time itself had come to a standstill.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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