halted

Example Sentences

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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

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

A Kenyan court on Friday halted work on the hospital pending a legal challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

People at nearby tables had halted their own conversations and were sitting in silence, listening to ours.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover