halted

Example Sentences

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The state judiciary halted it only on procedural grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

Her wicket sparked an impressive fightback from England's bowlers as they first halted India's scoring through Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone and then claimed a flurry of wickets.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The price jumps erased much of Wednesday's declines on the hopes of an imminent deal to end the conflict that has all but halted shipping through the crucial Strait of Hormuz for months.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Ivan and Anya both jumped and clung to each other as a figure silhouetted against the light stomped to the doorway, halted just inside, and jammed its hands to its skirted hips.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack