Examples:

• If we all did what was In our hearts, the world would grind to a halt.
• If we attempt to create a Europe of 25 Member States as the rapporteur suggests, everything will grind to a halt.
• Survival demands a source of energy, what we call food, or else it would grind to a halt.
• We must also respond with action to those who think Europe could grind to a halt and fall into paralysis.
• You know, we're all upset that the game was cancelled, but that doesn't mean the world has to grind to a halt.
• The EU will not grind to a halt without this Treaty.
• After all, without transport, the economy will grind to a halt.
• Without her, everything will grind to a halt.
• Even if negotiations grind to a halt, the possibilities for dialogue are not exhausted.
• This city would grind to a halt.