screeching halt

Examples (20)

• The ambitious project came to a screeching halt due to a lack of funding.
• The car came to a screeching halt just inches from the pedestrian.
• The car came to a screeching halt just inches from the child who ran into the road.
• Their heated argument brought the conversation to a screeching halt.
• Negotiations were brought to a screeching halt when the union representatives walked out.
• We watched in horror as the train was forced to a screeching halt by the emergency brakes.
• The train slid to a screeching halt after the conductor pulled the emergency brake.
• The ambitious project ground to a screeching halt due to unexpected budget cuts.
• Her promising career as a dancer came to a screeching halt after the severe injury.
• If you suddenly hit the brakes, the bus will come to a screeching halt.
• Why did the economic recovery come to such a screeching halt last quarter?
• Her unexpected, personal question brought the interview to a screeching halt.
• With a loud noise, the roller coaster shuddered to a screeching halt midway through the ride.
• The police car skidded to a screeching halt at the busy intersection.
• The sudden policy change brought all progress on the reform to a screeching halt.
• Economic instability can bring industrial development to a screeching halt.
• If we don't secure more investment soon, the entire operation will grind to a screeching halt.
• Despite the sudden obstacle, the driver managed to bring the truck to a screeching halt.
• He slammed on the brakes, and the old truck came to a screeching halt in a cloud of dust.
• The international negotiations came to a screeching halt when no common ground could be found.