halted

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While a two-platform station was already planned to connect Wixams to London and Brighton, work has been halted so it can be expanded into a four-platform stop capable of handling the influx of tourists.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The U.S. halted all livestock imports from Mexico during an outbreak in May 2025, and the ban remains in place.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A Kenyan court on Friday halted work on the hospital pending a legal challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Last week, the company also halted rides on freeways in some cities for a few days to tweak how the vehicles responded to construction zones.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

But those at the edge of the pier halted, bewildered at what they saw below.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin