moratorium
Example Sentences
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"Even if the EU abandons its proposed moratorium, it will in any case take several decades before new oil and gas activities in the Arctic begin production," said Karoline Andaur, the head of WWF Norway.
From Barron's
But the Home Builders Federation has warned failing to prioritise connections for housing developments would be an effective "moratorium" on new homes.
From BBC
Kenyan authorities introduced a 2023 moratorium on new construction in response to concerns over poorly regulated development in the 580-square-mile reserve.
In December 2024, the executive agreed to a temporary moratorium on petroleum licensing.
From BBC
The national security strategy committee is calling for a "temporary moratorium" until the Electoral Commission produces a set of rules on accepting crypto donations.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
