halted

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With Atkinson in stout support, the Surrey pair halted New Zealand's charge.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Some digital investments seemed wild at the time, like when Diller stuck with his bid for Expedia after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks halted flights and damped travel demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

As Billy halted to remove some fencing, Washington simply leaped the rails.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis