at a standstill
Example Sentences
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Talks between Washington and Ottawa are at a standstill, whereas the U.S. and Mexico have moved to an advanced stage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
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
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
Iran is still launching counter strikes, Hormuz is still at a standstill, and oil remains within a few bad hours of $100 a barrel again.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
Time was at a standstill, except for the relentless ticking of the wall clock.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
