halted

Example Sentences

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The California Supreme Court halted the investigation as it weighs arguments in the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

As the contest drifted into uncomfortable territory, the referee had eventually seen enough and halted the fight.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

US forces have now forcibly halted four ships they said sought to violate the blockade, in place since April 13.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

By 1980, a sanction on Iran halted nearly all trade, and over 93% of pistachio consumption in the U.S. that year came from within the country.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Tyler halted his forward march but he didn’t blink.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover