halting
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But a slowdown "could even be healthy, by halting the most vulnerable projects", he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
For Mourinho's men, halting that run would reduce the deficit to three points and deliver a major psychological boost to revive their hopes of domestic success this season.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
In September, high tides and powerful wave activity from Hurricane Marie buffeted the San Clemente coastline, temporarily halting Pacific Surfliner and Metrolink service after more erosion and slope damage was spotted near the train tracks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Shell said it is halting production and evacuating personnel at five of its sites, and has moved non-essential personnel from another.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
A girl stood on one of the lower steps, and she watched our halting, slip-sliding approach without enthusiasm.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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