(1) The Grand National had been brought to a halt.

(2) His imagination bolted ahead like a runaway horse, only to be reined firmly in and brought to a halt.

(3) So the double-decker's journey was brought to a halt at Holborn Circus.

(4) Newfoundland had lost 40,000 jobs and an entire industry was brought to a halt.

(5) Is it not about time to bring to a halt the silly idea which threatens the safety of Benefits Agency staff?

(6) The furloughs will also bring to a halt certification of new products by aerospace companies, according to Reuters.