halt

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On Tuesday, a federal judge ordered a halt to construction, saying Trump needed congressional approval.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Anything that brings the data-center buildout to a halt could kick the props out from under the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The idea to launch a podcast began during the pandemic, when touring — and the world — came to a screeching halt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The global supply of helium—the natural-gas byproduct better known for keeping party balloons aloft—is being squeezed by a halt in natural-gas exports from Qatar, the source of about a third of the world’s total.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

As soon as her feet hit the packed dirt of the road, a bleat from behind made her halt.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack