halted

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In a similar move, the government halted the processing of immigration applications for people from 39 countries and who are already in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Companies that had their shares halted include Figma and Cerebras Systems, the chip company whose shares soared in its May debut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He claimed that the blockade had halted Iranian business and prevented it from paying military wages, while still allowing other countries to export "lots of oil."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Last month, the High Court said the opening of the facility should be halted after a rights group opened a case alleging it posed "grave and imminent risks" to public health.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

People at nearby tables had halted their own conversations and were sitting in silence, listening to ours.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover