1. At other times, I make an effort to lag myself, slowing my walk to a near standstill. 2. But economic growth has slowed sharply and come to a near standstill in Germany and Italy. 3. But the worst part about ending the season now is that negotiations, already at a near standstill, will stop entirely. 4. But with just one year left before Pastrana leaves office, the peace effort has lurched to a near standstill. 5. But with just one year left before Pastrana leaves office, the peace effort in Colombia has lurched to a near standstill, and the war is escalating. 6. By that time, the dry months of deep summer had brought cotton growth to a near standstill. 7. Economic embargoes by the United States, the European Union and other nations have helped bring the economy to a near standstill. 8. Elsewhere in the country, major roads and railways were blocked and opposition-run cities were at a near standstill. 9. Retailers, home sellers and transportation companies including airlines and freight haulers saw activity brought to a near standstill in the blizzard. 10. She had come to a near standstill on an uphill stretch, the pack slipping past her. |