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halting

[hawl-ting] / ˈhɔl tɪŋ /


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A judge granted a temporary restraining order halting construction at the warehouse soon after Maryland filed its lawsuit.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

Moreno-Gama’s mother suggested that he find a group, and in 2024 he joined PauseAI, which advocates halting development of the most powerful AI systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Colombia responded with 50-percent tariffs and by halting electricity sales to Ecuador, which has suffered chronic energy shortages.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Quiñones told the board that reducing or halting the city’s use of water from the Mono Basin would be “unwarranted, imprudent, and place undue financial burden on LADWP’s ratepayers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

However, even the halting noises did not make the old man look up.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin




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