moratorium

Example Sentences

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Though the moratorium remains in effect, more changes to the prevailing legislative thinking on staircases could be coming soon.

From Los Angeles Times

While the activists appeared to be well-intentioned — North Atlantic Right Whales on the East Coast are currently facing extinction — the protest was actually calling for a moratorium on wind farm construction.

From Salon

Mr Vucic has announced a moratorium on new weapons permits and a review of current gun licences.

From BBC

“The solar and storage industry must build more manufacturing capacity in America, and the two-year tariff moratorium provides a bridge for us to do just that,” Hopper said.

From Seattle Times

A week after the meeting, the planning department announced a 120-day moratorium on code enforcement inspections in Avocado Heights while it reviews “policies and procedures.”

From Los Angeles Times