screeching halt
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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
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
Agency for International Development to a screeching halt this week.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 2025
But then the girl in the pink dress fainted, and the twirling lesson came to a screeching halt.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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