halted

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The unit’s future was thrown into doubt after its public work was halted despite winning praise from AI developers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

Gold prices slipped in early trading after Israel and Iran halted attacks on each other, easing immediate concerns over regional escalation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But the London Assembly's environment committee is calling for any plans to be halted until "independent and real-world assessments" are carried out.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We followed the officer down a wide street lined with barracks on either side and halted at one of the gray, featureless sheds.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom