halt
Example Sentences
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District Judge Richard Leon ordered a temporary halt to construction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
China’s own export-led recovery screeches to a halt if importing nations are in recession or depression thanks to the Hormuz shutdown.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The summit was expected to involve governments which signed a joint statement in mid-March calling on Iranian forces to halt attacks against commercial ships.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The idea to launch a podcast began during the pandemic, when touring — and the world — came to a screeching halt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Hannie pulled on the brakes and screeched to a halt beside me.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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