halted

Example Sentences

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An April 8 ceasefire, which largely halted the fighting, has come under strain from recent exchanges of fire by the US and Iran.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

With Atkinson in stout support, the Surrey pair halted New Zealand's charge.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that 1.4 million Africans could be infected by early 2015 if the outbreak wasn’t halted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

I shoot upright, wanting to see whatever halted our conversation.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller