halted

Example Sentences

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That halted the verification of the petition signatures, leaving the potential for a referendum in limbo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It’s the only time that we’ve halted the screenings at the cemetery since we started.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The Utah-based airline had been set to begin operations there this month, and Chief Commercial Officer Lukas Johnson said Breeze was already seeing a steady flow of bookings before Spirit halted operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

The court extended its stay of a lower court order that would have halted nationwide mail delivery of the drug.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Rumpy noticed her and halted in his tracks.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer