halted
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When the Federal Aviation Administration halted flights nationwide on Friday afternoon, one group of seasoned weekend travelers was thrown into a particularly time-sensitive crisis: America’s college football teams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
US flights are allowed to take off again after a ground stop halted flights nationwide for hours due to an air traffic control communications issue.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
In the US, staff with the House of Representatives told Politico, external their work had been halted by the outage.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
City officials have said they need $125 million to finish replacing the aging seawall, and they have halted reconstruction amid shrinking oil revenue and an uncertain future for federal disaster aid.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
He kicked his heels against the pony’s flanks and hurried past Adaon, who halted in surprise.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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