halted

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The Covid pandemic at least temporarily halted these revivals as people poured out of dense cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The joint project between the South Downs National Park Authority, conservation groups and landowners appears to have halted and reversed the dramatic decline.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Tit-for-tat attacks in the Gulf region between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend, which threatened nascent peace talks, were halted late Sunday so talks based on the June 17 peace agreement could continue.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Trading was halted on Thursday shortly after 9:50 a.m.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

They crossed one deep valley, then another, before Gurgi halted on a ridge.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander