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halting

[hawl-ting] / ˈhɔl tɪŋ /


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Satellite imagery seen by the BBC show that construction has continued at the airbase despite the court halting it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Days before the sale, they reached an agreement to repay about $9 million, halting the scheduled auction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The court had ruled in favor of the attorneys’ clients, halting the deportation of three family members from India, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, and the disciplinary ruling did not alter that November decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Executives were presented with a menu of options ranging from temporary shutdowns for repairs while essentially tolerating ongoing oil theft, to halting production for years to fully tackle the problem.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Satin’s voice was sweet as song, Horse’s hoarse and halting, Arron’s a nervous squeak.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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