screeching halt
Example Sentences
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That came to a screeching halt after Zscaler on May 26 beat Wall Street’s expectations with its fiscal 2026 third-quarter earnings but reported sales guidance that came in light.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
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
But while his career ground to a screeching halt, authorities have been silent on the investigation into Rivas Hernandez's death.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
Agency for International Development to a screeching halt this week.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2025
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
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