halted

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That halted the verification of the petition signatures, leaving the potential for a referendum in limbo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But a successful legal challenge earlier this month by First Nations groups in the province halted the process of verifying petition signatures and placed the plebiscite in limbo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Last week, Sherritt said it would tell its venture partners in Cuba it would use provisions in their agreements to dissolve the partnerships, but earlier this week halted those efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

It’s the only time that we’ve halted the screenings at the cemetery since we started.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The illusionist pauses, her seamless performance halted as she stands frozen, her face suddenly deathly pale.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern