come to a halt

Example Sentences

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Ari Agalopol, a decorated pianist and piano teacher, saw her performances and classes abruptly come to a halt in 2012 after a car accident resulted in severe spinal and knee injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Now, Egyptians young and old have flocked for farewell rides, before the streetcars come to a halt in April.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

However, recent price outperformance of ultralong-term JGBs is poised to come to a halt, the strategists say, noting 30- and 40-year yields were near their lowest levels since the beginning of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Now, some of the buyers still in the market are seeing transactions come to a halt because of the shutdown.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

“Go on, do,” said Kay, for the King had come to a halt “Go on,” said Sir Ector, “what do these words on this sword in this anvil in this stone outside this church, say?”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White