halt
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Texas power stocks fell after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a halt to new data-center interconnection approvals in the state, pending a comprehensive audit of existing requests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
There’s also the potential for a lawsuit to halt implementation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín issued a restraining order to temporarily halt the proceedings.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
In its April report, HRW called on the Saudi authorities to immediately halt executions of Ethiopian migrants and ensure all cases were handled in line with international law.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The warnings trigger automated safety systems, forcing elevators to come to a halt and open their doors.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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