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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
Federal Reserve keeping interest rates on hold in September and cause Treasury yields to drop, Mizuho’s Evelyne Gomez-Liechti said in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Because I am always careful. I am always absolutely sure of what I hold in my hands. You must learn patience, E’lir Kvothe. A moment in the mind is worth nine in the fire.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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