halt
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But the White House says the arena will start being dismantled the morning afterwards, according to papers in a lawsuit filed by people asking a judge to halt the fight.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
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 move reflects the threat of mass protests that can grind France to a halt and attack companies that run afoul of public opinion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Four years before Gregg, the Supreme Court had brought the death penalty to a halt in Furman v.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
He jerked to a halt and stared at me in disbelief.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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