Comes to a standstill with record to preserve

I believe the answer is:

log jam

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(Other definitions for log jam that I've seen before include "Impasse" , "Blockage of wood being floated down a river" , "Seemingly irresolvable situation" , "Deadlock; river blockage" , "hindrance to progress" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.

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