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In practical terms, the government wanted permission to keep building while it tries to persuade the Supreme Court to hear the case, with the lower court’s injunction put on hold in the meantime.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
We also know he voted to hold in July.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
In late June 2026, the A38 project was put on hold in order to fund new defence plans.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
After staying on hold in July, the central bank is increasingly likely to hike in September for the second time since the outbreak of the Iran war amid growing inflation concerns, economists say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
She had been raised to appreciate anything that was old and to hold in mild contempt anything new or showy.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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