Sentence examples for standstill and from inspiring English sources

The economy is at a standstill, and the government is perceived as hostile to business.

The Wells project is also at a standstill and the restaurant is closed.

5. Sunni Reconciliation is at best at a standstill and probably going backwards.

"The concept was to create a standstill and that was accomplished," she said.

Political reform has hit a standstill, and the regime's human rights record has regressed.

"That growth has really come to a standstill, and is maybe being given up for dead at this point".

The state is literally running out of money, construction projects are at a standstill and school districts are in chaos.

The rebellion ends only after the protests have brought Bolivia to a standstill and the company has withdrawn.

With the economy at a standstill and unemployment high, there is little sympathy for public-sector rail workers.

Now the two countries have fought to a standstill and invited the UN to define and patrol the border.

Normal life has since come to a virtual standstill, and schools and government offices remained closed on Tuesday.