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halt

[hawlt] / hɔlt /






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"We call on the international community to demand that Bangkok halt his deportation and allow him to travel safely to the country of his choice," Bielakowska said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The Houthis had previously warned “all international airlines using Saudi airspace” to halt their flights, except those over the Muslim holy cities of Mecca and Medina.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Finnish authorities have ordered a halt to building work at two planned Google data centres amid concerns over the clearance of more than 300 hectares of forest.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

"We had to halt boat operations on July 20," said Durig.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

There wasn’t even any warning—one step, the path was just dark and depressing, but the next brought Jack to a sudden halt.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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