Sentence examples similar to considerable standstill from inspiring English sources
Temeraire had by now fought both French ships to a standstill, at considerable cost to herself.
Today's ruling generated considerable new uncertainty in an economy that is already at a virtual standstill because of doubts about its direction.
Many organisations had devoted considerable time and resources to creating three-year plans, only to receive standstill single-year funding (which, under the circumstances, might actually be a best-case scenario, in that groups who were awarded multi-annual contracts this year are now locked into low funding levels).
If the Taliban in Afghanistan fight the coalition to a standstill while their Pakistani counterparts improve their position, he will face considerable pressure to bring American troops home.
A combination of jobs standstill and lack of momentum in pay therefore makes this the least positive set of UK labour market figures for some considerable time".
Prices are at a standstill.
Cambodia is at a standstill.
Business is at a standstill.
