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halting

[hawl-ting] / ˈhɔl tɪŋ /


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The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Executives were presented with a menu of options ranging from temporary shutdowns for repairs while essentially tolerating ongoing oil theft, to halting production for years to fully tackle the problem.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Treasury yields pared down increases fueled by reports that Iran is halting peace talks, after President Trump said negotiations are ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A violent gust rips my hands from the ropes, halting our descent.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir




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