paused
Example Sentences
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It also paused applications for working holiday visas from 24 countries, not including the UK.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The government has disclosed plans to overhaul approval processes for data center investments and paused the development of 166 new data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
David continued with the classes, then paused his membership a few months later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Research by Octopus Money found more than a third of parents reduced or paused pension contributions during parental leave, while 63% did not know their partner could contribute on their behalf.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
He paused in delight at the odd-placed landings, pounded on the crooked walls, and laughed aloud as the floor levels of the two old houses continued out of phase.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
