standstill
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When we pulled into a Houston-area location, we had to wait for some time to find a parking spot as the lot was at a standstill.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
His art has suffered and he finds himself at a creative standstill.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Lithuania's president and prime minister were forced to take shelter on Tuesday, when a drone alert caused the capital Vilnius to come to a standstill.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
He also asked that he have the right to name replacements for his two nominees if they stepped down, and tweaked the terms of the standstill and nondisparagement provisions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
O’Brien contended it was Thornton’s privilege to knock the runners loose, leaving Buck to “break it out” from a dead standstill.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
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