The train was brought to a sudden halt. ✬

The traffic ground to a halt. ✬

Tom stomped on the brake pedal and screeched to a halt. ✬

The elevator came to an abrupt halt. ✬

The strike brought the city to a halt. ✬

Tom's car screeched to a halt. ✬

The train slowed down and finally came to a halt. ✬

The train slowed and finally came to a halt. ✬

The train slowed down and came to a halt. ✬