halting
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District Judge Troy Nunley two weeks ago granted a request by the attorneys general to issue a preliminary injunction halting the merger as the legal case proceeds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, halting the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger on antitrust grounds.
From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026
This week's rulings came after the appeals court ordered the judge to reconsider the national security implications of halting the work after he temporarily blocked all construction of the ballroom in March.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Navy has successfully conducted other various blockades in the past, including halting shipments of Iranian weapons to Yemen’s Houthi rebels, according to retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, a former Centcom commander.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
He had always been so shy and halting in his speech.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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