standstill

Example Sentences

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George Hirst worked himself to a standstill, created a few half-chances for himself, but couldn't execute.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Instead, the two sides reached a cooperation agreement, under which Elliott agreed to customary standstill and voting provisions, Norwegian said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The traffic was so bad it came to a standstill so he checked his cellphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

In my mind I could see it because I have seen people running away—the roads clogged to a standstill and the stampede over the cliff of our own designing.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck