halt
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Tuesday’s attacks caused fires at several locations and led to a temporary halt in some operations, while specialized teams worked to contain the fires and assess the damage, the Saudi energy ministry said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The attacks caused fires and led to a temporary halt in some operations, pushing Brent crude oil prices to $99.20 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Owned by India's Tata Motors, JLR was forced to halt production for more than a month, costing the company £260 million, according to its latest estimate.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Police were slow to react to an "exceptionally well organised" protest that ground the Port of Dover to a halt for hours, a council boss has said.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
Amy Post responded to Maggie and Leah’s embarrassed cries, and burst into the room to halt the examination.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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