pause

Example Sentences

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The family of a man who was shot dead by a police marksman have said they are "devastated" misconduct proceedings against the officer have been paused.

From BBC

Uncertainty about the Japan deal has caused private sector investors to “pause,” said Allen Otto, a managing director at Guggenheim Securities, who was also on stage with Kozeracki.

From Barron's

I pause, my hand on the door handle.

From Literature

But this meeting may feel heavier to investors and economists than a routine pause after cuts totaling three-quarters of a percentage point in the second half of 2025.

From Barron's

While he’s likely to emphasize a meeting-by-meeting approach, any hint of an extended pause could create some market volatility.

From Barron's