A quick halt is unlikely, but a U-turn would be possible and desirable if the transaction doesn't close by March. (breakingviews.com)
At the time I had been unemployed for some months and was beginning to run out of money which would have put a quick halt to my musical aspirations by sending me back home to Connecticut where local music is more of a myth than a reality. (relevantmagazine.com)
Lemon Season is coming to a quick halt, so you know I had to make a lovely scrub recipe for this reason. (savynaturalista.com)