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Example Sentences
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The pause takes effect starting Jan. 21, and will halt visa issuance to people looking to immigrate permanently, typically through marriage, family ties or work sponsorship.
According to the Associated Press, the State Department has instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the affected countries.
From BBC
“Brands that have not been paid — many of whom are already halting shipments — will view the wholesale model with even greater skepticism,” he said.
From MarketWatch
“While higher margins increase the marginal cost of trading, they are unlikely to halt gains, especially as investors also push cash prices higher,” said Rob Haworth, senior investment-strategy director at U.S.
From MarketWatch
Last year, “we hit a peak on affordability and the market came to a halt,” said Lauryn Dempsey, a real-estate agent in the Denver area.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
