moratorium

Example Sentences

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Though the moratorium remains in effect, more changes to the prevailing legislative thinking on staircases could be coming soon.

From Los Angeles Times

More than a dozen countries have officially called for a ban, pause or moratorium on deep sea mining, although it’s unclear how many other countries support such mining.

From Seattle Times

This week, more than 1,000 technology leaders and researchers called for a moratorium on development of the most advanced A.I. systems so that safety policies could be put in place.

From New York Times

“This pause should be public and verifiable, and include all key actors. If such a pause cannot be enacted quickly, governments should step in and institute a moratorium.”

From Seattle Times

“If such a pause cannot be enacted quickly, governments should step in and institute a moratorium.”

From New York Times