standstill

Example Sentences

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Last year's downpours in the UAE, the heaviest since records began 76 years ago, killed at least four people and brought Dubai to a standstill for days.

From Barron's

The port officials said ship traffic is nearly at a standstill.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Suneung is a monumental event for the rest of South Korea too, as it brings much of the country to a standstill for a single day.

From BBC

Hollywood is still recovering from the pandemic, the dual guild strikes that brought the town to a standstill in 2023, the wildfires that tore through Los Angeles earlier this year and the Paramount Skydance merger.

From Salon

Edinburgh Airport has suspended all incoming and outgoing flights after an air traffic control outage brought the international hub to a standstill.

From BBC