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halting

[hawl-ting] / ˈhɔl tɪŋ /


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October is often a month of severe declines, but is also known as the “bear killer” because the market has bottomed in October many times as well — halting those severe declines.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

Following the Times investigation, CSU said it was halting the program until the Board of Trustees reviewed a task force’s recommendations.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

She is halting new supplies for a few weeks.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

"The statement of claim predominantly seeks reliefs for environmental damages, negligence, and the halting of commercial asset divestments," the judge said.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Lurching to the right, to the left, halting, leaning forward, taking a step, they began.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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