halted

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South Korean authorities have arrested a YouTuber who allegedly made defamatory claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun, fuelling a scandal that halted the A-lister's career.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

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

Forward spread on the blaze was halted shortly before 4 p.m. as firefighters worked to establish and strengthen containment lines and some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings, according to Cal Fire Riverside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Once again, a German offensive had been halted just outside the gates of Paris.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman