halting
Example Sentences
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“I don’t … I’m not sure this is ... ” Her speech was hesitant, halting.
From Los Angeles Times
The local film and TV industries in L.A. were struggling long before wildfires that ravaged the city early last year dealt another blow, halting production and threatening the homes of stars and crews alike.
From Los Angeles Times
“You shouldn’t separate them, because they love each other,” he continued in a halting voice.
From Literature
This was a reversal of Beijing’s tightened oversight in recent years, with authorities at one point halting approvals of videogame licenses after Xi voiced concern in 2021 about gaming addiction among Chinese youth.
In the room he shared with his compatriots, he smiled easily and spoke halting English.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
