call a halt to
Example Sentences
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She told the outlet that, as it was happening, she hoped someone on the production side would call a halt to it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The best hope for the ceasefire talks in Pakistan is that both the United States and Iran have strong reasons to call a halt to the war.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
At one point in the morning search, an AFP reporter at the scene saw the diggers call a halt to their work.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
A Change.org petition was launched on Aug 1, demanding that Warner Bros and Universal Pictures, the studio behind "Oppenheimer", call a halt to the #Barbenheimer hashtag on social media.
From Reuters • Aug. 11, 2023
Father was plainly ready to call a halt to this battle of the Bible verses.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
