halting
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Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“I felt like I just didn’t know I wanted to keep doing it,” Brockman said, his voice halting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Because of its popularity, England said the company started exploring moving some of its production to Canada just weeks after provincial liquor boards began halting their orders.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The original developer, Beijing-based Oceanwide Holdings, spent about $1.2 billion on the project before running out of money in 2019 and halting construction at about 60% completion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He takes a deep, halting breath and then exhales a long, rumbling groan.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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