on hold
Example Sentences
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The idea sat on hold until Riegler took on a challenge from a former advisor to write a scientific paper within a week.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Bankers and lawyers say because smaller deals are less of a must-have, buyers are more willing to put them on hold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
They expect the Fed to be on hold at least through September.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
Filming of the show is put on hold during the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Placing a long-distance call requires being on hold for up to five minutes sometimes, as a network of operators across the country snake the call to its destination.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
