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[hawlt] / hɔlt /






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Google is asking a New York federal court to halt the activity of the alleged cybercriminals so the websites and communication channels can be taken down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

She told the outlet that, as it was happening, she hoped someone on the production side would call a halt to it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The AI rally ground to a halt last week following mediocre revenue guidance from Broadcom, but investors bought the dip in chip makers on Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He added: "The clock is ticking if we want to halt the worst effects of planetary warming but there is still time."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I took no more than two steps before she grabbed my wrist, pulling me to a halt.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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