halted

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Some digital investments seemed wild at the time, like when Diller stuck with his bid for Expedia after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks halted flights and damped travel demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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

A Kenyan judge halted construction and operations of a tented U.S. field hospital in the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

When she reached the bridge's midpoint, Nok halted.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat