halted

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While a two-platform station was already planned to connect Wixams to London and Brighton, work has been halted so it can be expanded into a four-platform stop capable of handling the influx of tourists.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

That operation, which involved U.S. naval and air escorts, was halted after Iran began attacking vessels, and Saudi Arabia restricted U.S. access to its bases and airspace.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

South Korean authorities have arrested a YouTuber who allegedly made defamatory claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun, fuelling a scandal that halted the A-lister's career.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He always wore a least one fancy earring, and it glittered and spun at his jaw when he abruptly halted or changed direction in his walking.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich