pause

Example Sentences

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Multiple areas of tech have been experiencing challenges this year, pausing the sector’s rally.

From Barron's

She paused long enough for my mind to go to a dark place—our parents?

From The Wall Street Journal

After the pause, Clinton reportedly asked that journalists be allowed into the room.

From Salon

However, the case for a pause was boosted by data showing Tokyo's inflation -- seen as a barometer for the country -- cooled last month.

From Barron's

This is unprecedented—and different from the administration’s moves to pause grant disbursements to high-fraud states.

From The Wall Street Journal