halted

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While Huang was in Seoul, South Korea’s main stock index halted trading on June 8 after cratering more than 8%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

It halted operations in the fall, citing adverse market conditions.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Early in the conflict, however, Qatar halted LNG production due to Iran’s attacks to its infrastructure.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Alabama's top prosecutor said the halted execution is "a miscarriage of justice" for the state and the families of the victims.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

My grandmother, dressed in black lace, went thumping across the floor of the Lounge and halted in front of the Jenkins's table.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl