screeching halt
Example Sentences
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But as most of the conference schools appeared close to approving the deal, pushback by the University of Michigan instead brought it to a screeching halt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
Over the last nine games, however, the offense has come to a screeching halt — serving as the biggest problem in their current 3-6 rut.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2025
They will be doing it at the place where Hamilton's success with Mercedes came to a screeching halt amid the controversy of the title-deciding race in 2021.
From BBC • Dec. 4, 2024
When a farm, an orchard, a ranch, or any other agricultural operation is damaged in a disaster, it often leads to a drop in production, or even brings it to a screeching halt.
From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024
The driver slammed on the brakes, and the rear of the sports car fishtailed all the way around until it slid to a screeching halt against the curb.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
