Sentence examples for almost total standstill from inspiring English sources

From an almost total standstill, the halo-like overtones reëmerge, with the lights again going down.

The airline was brought to almost a total standstill for two days last week because of a proposed strike by the cabin crew branch of the Transport & General Workers Union.

She said the whole country is at a total standstill.

In roadways, almost total gridlock.

Almost total gender separation.

Eventually he attempted an almost total realism.

Most enjoy almost total job security.

The devastation downstairs was almost total.

The army has been called in, phone signals jammed and a curfew ordered which has brought life in the area to a total standstill.

THE dream of bringing Manhattan traffic flow to a total standstill draws nearer every day, and if everybody does his part, these new regulations will speed its realization.

This was followed by another strike, which went on for a full 72 hours, bringing the town to a total standstill.