on hold
Example Sentences
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An appeals court put the $83 million award in that case on hold until the U.S.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026
The United States and Iran have both signalled that they would prefer not to go back to the war that has been on hold since the ceasefire was announced on 8 April.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Instead, he expects rates to stay on hold through 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
And until the picture is clearer, they will stay on hold, he said.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
It was me who’d alter everything, putting my passions and career dreams on hold, to fulfill this piece of our dream.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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