halted

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The U.S. halted all livestock imports from Mexico during an outbreak in May 2025, and the ban remains in place.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The state judiciary halted it only on procedural grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Authorities investigating the blast have put the people running Tongzhou Group under "control measures" and halted operations at the company's other mines.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

They crossed one deep valley, then another, before Gurgi halted on a ridge.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander