pause

Example Sentences

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"People still believe in their power," he told AFP, between pauses to snap selfies with young supporters, despite the party having been dissolved "many times before".

From Barron's

Outside my window, Leo pauses on the sidewalk to zip up his backpack.

From Literature

Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user friendly.

From BBC

As he turned the helicopter toward safety, Cairns paused to listen to his radio.

From Literature

He said the police investigation should be paused until the public inquiry has finished, and determined if there was criminality.

From BBC