halted
Example Sentences
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This is due to heavy rains in Chile that temporarily halted mining.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Hilton argues that layers of rules of permits have effectively halted construction of smaller and more affordable starter homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
When President Trump’s military helicopter took off from the White House Tuesday, air-traffic controllers hadn’t halted commercial flights at nearby Reagan National Airport, my colleague Andrew Tangel reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The minister also outlined that a local farmer approached Daera staff at the scene to indicate a potential interest in purchasing some of the animals and that "operations were halted".
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Chandresh watches him from a short distance away, unable to see clearly why he has halted, though he might be conversing with someone.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
