halting

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While Spain and Ireland had put the issue of halting the agreement back on the table at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called the proposal "inappropriate".

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 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

Once bond yields start rising, markets could get spooked, halting the current chase higher for markets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 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

Lucius, my slippery friend,” he whispered, halting before him.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling