dead stop
Example Sentences
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The government agency responsible for international development went from dispensing billions in aid to programmes around the world to an effective dead stop in just over two weeks.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025
Veer off-piste into the soft snow and you’ll come to a dead stop.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2022
"When he was a baby, he had two speeds: Full-steam ahead, or a dead stop," Amy said.
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2022
Traffic moved a bit but then came to a dead stop about eight miles from the actual border crossing.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2022
The bicycle came to a dead stop, tyres screeching, and I came crashing on to the pavement, the bicycle falling on top of me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
