pause
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Mixed into meatloaf, it lends the kind of rich, steakhouse-adjacent flavor that makes people pause after the first bite and ask what, exactly, you put in there.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
It was striking to see up close the master communicator on the verge of tears on several occasions - having to pause and take a breath to keep her demeanour.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Some developers are so wary about the hiring delay that they are pushing pause on submitting proposals to the EDC, a person familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
For the stock market, the end of earnings season is the pause that might not refresh.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
I’ve sped up without realizing it, so I pause to catch my breath and slow down a little.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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