halted

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The nonprofit group also collected more than 130,000 signatures calling for the execution to be halted to allow for "necessary fingerprint and DNA testing".

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Forward spread on the blaze was halted shortly before 4 p.m. as firefighters worked to establish and strengthen containment lines and some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings, according to Cal Fire Riverside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Chinese regulators again halted deliveries for a few weeks in mid-2024 over a lithium battery issue in several models.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Fidelity Investments, Vanguard Group and an affiliate of Charles Schwab halted contributions to the group through their donor-advised charitable funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Sairy halted, smacking her hand against her forehead.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech