100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "grind to-a-halt"

Definition

Grind to a halt means to slow down gradually until coming to a complete stop. It often implies a process or activity that is gradually losing momentum or efficiency, leading to a standstill.

Synonyms

Come to a standstill
Slow to a stop
Decelerate
Halt
Stop
Stagnate
Cease

Antonyms

Accelerate
Speed up
Propel
Advance
Continue
Progress

Examples

The traffic on the highway began to grind to a halt during rush hour.
As the deadline approached, the project seemed to grind to a halt due to lack of resources.
The machinery ground to a halt when it ran out of power.
Our plans for the outdoor event ground to a halt because of the sudden rain.
The negotiations ground to a halt when both sides failed to reach an agreement.
With the snowstorm hitting, the city’s activities grinded to a halt.
The movie's plot ground to a halt in the middle, losing the audience's interest.
The team’s progress on the project grinded to a halt because of internal conflicts.
The economy ground to a halt during the pandemic.
The train ground to a halt at the station, letting passengers disembark.
As the engine overheated, the vehicle ground to a halt on the side of the road.
The conversation ground to a halt as the topic turned awkward.
The construction project ground to a halt due to unexpected permit issues.
The film's pacing ground to a halt, making it difficult to stay engaged.
The software update caused the app to grind to a halt unexpectedly.
Our plans ground to a halt when the funding fell through.
The team’s momentum ground to a halt after the key player was injured.
The meeting ground to a halt as everyone started to lose focus.
The discussion ground to a halt when no one could agree on a solution.
As the sun set, the activities at the park began to grind to a halt.
The project ground to a halt when the lead developer left the company.
The festival ground to a halt when the main act failed to show up.
The research ground to a halt due to a lack of funding and resources.
The movie's pacing ground to a halt, making it hard to keep watching.
The internet connection was so slow that the download ground to a halt.
The debate ground to a halt as neither side would change their stance.
The bus service ground to a halt during the heavy snowfall.
The team's energy ground to a halt after a long day of meetings.
The negotiation process ground to a halt after the first few hours.
The project ground to a halt when the budget was cut unexpectedly.
The negotiations ground to a halt as both parties stood firm.
The car ground to a halt after the driver ran out of gas.
The event planning ground to a halt due to unforeseen circumstances.
The economy ground to a halt when consumer confidence plummeted.
The game ground to a halt after a major power outage.
The investigation ground to a halt when new evidence was not found.
The machinery ground to a halt due to a critical failure.
The conversation ground to a halt as everyone seemed lost in thought.
The software ground to a halt after it encountered a critical error.
The political negotiations ground to a halt amid rising tensions.
The company’s growth ground to a halt when they lost their major client.
The parade ground to a halt when the lead float broke down.
The traffic ground to a halt as the accident was cleared.
The lecture ground to a halt when the projector stopped working.
The party's excitement ground to a halt when the host fell ill.
The construction site ground to a halt after the safety inspection failed.
The discussion ground to a halt when the topic became too controversial.
The concert ground to a halt due to technical difficulties.
The project ground to a halt when the team ran out of ideas.
The event's momentum grinded to a halt when the speaker was late.
The film's storyline ground to a halt as it became too convoluted.
The community's activities grinded to a halt during the lockdown.
The train ground to a halt just outside the station.
The project timeline ground to a halt after the initial phase.
The debate grinded to a halt as no one could come up with new arguments.
The app's performance ground to a halt as users overwhelmed the server.
The exploration efforts ground to a halt when funding was cut.
The negotiations ground to a halt after the unexpected walkout.
The team’s productivity ground to a halt after the holiday season.
The event ground to a halt when the main speaker canceled last minute.
The community discussion ground to a halt when the topic shifted.
The race ground to a halt when the lead runner collapsed.
The production ground to a halt after a major incident on set.
The innovation ground to a halt when the team ran into technical issues.
The investigation ground to a halt when leads dried up.
The momentum of the campaign ground to a halt after the initial excitement.
The festival's energy grinded to a halt when the rain started pouring.
The conversation grinded to a halt as silence filled the room.
The project’s progress ground to a halt after the last round of revisions.
The system ground to a halt due to a critical failure.
The meeting grinded to a halt when no one had new updates to share.
The exploration ground to a halt when equipment broke down.
The rally ground to a halt when the organizers ran out of permits.
The game ground to a halt due to an unexpected power outage.
The research ground to a halt when the lead scientist left the project.
The traffic grinded to a halt as the lights turned red.
The negotiations ground to a halt when key figures were absent.
The movie's climax grinded to a halt, leaving viewers unsatisfied.
The community meeting grinded to a halt when attendees got distracted.
The renovation project ground to a halt due to financing issues.
The concert grinded to a halt as the fire alarm went off.
The production grinded to a halt after the lead actor fell ill.
The workshop grinded to a halt when participants ran out of questions.
The experiment ground to a halt when the equipment malfunctioned.
The festival activities grinded to a halt due to severe weather.
The team’s efforts ground to a halt when they lost motivation.
The discussion grinded to a halt when everyone had their say.
The vehicle grinded to a halt as the brakes failed.
The project timeline ground to a halt when the budget was slashed.
The class ground to a halt when the teacher lost track of time.
The event planning grinded to a halt when major sponsors pulled out.
The software development ground to a halt due to lack of feedback.
The meeting grinded to a halt as everyone checked their phones.
The game grinded to a halt when the main character was defeated.
The exhibition grinded to a halt when the power went out.
The marathon ground to a halt after a runner collapsed.
The app's functionality ground to a halt with too many users online.
The sales grinded to a halt after the holiday season ended.
The project ground to a halt due to unforeseen regulatory hurdles.
The community initiative ground to a halt when interest waned.