halted
Example Sentences
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Oil futures gave back yesterday’s gains as Israel and Iran halted fire and President Trump said an agreement to end the Middle East conflict could be signed in two or three days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Trading was briefly halted in South Korea as memory chip stocks tumbled.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But the London Assembly's environment committee is calling for any plans to be halted until "independent and real-world assessments" are carried out.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
In March, a federal judge halted aboveground construction, but an appeals court quickly allowed work to resume through June while the case proceeds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
He stuck it into the wooden ceiling to steady himself as they halted to look for the next loft door.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
