halting
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Satellite imagery seen by the BBC show that construction has continued at the airbase despite the court halting it.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Executives were presented with a menu of options ranging from temporary shutdowns for repairs while essentially tolerating ongoing oil theft, to halting production for years to fully tackle the problem.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
He recalled his son often halting farm work to launch a drone or chase a better shot, to the frustration of his task-oriented brother and father.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
They climbed up one floor, stopped and listened, climbed the next; and the sound of the man’s voice was now mixed with that of halting, rhythmic footsteps.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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