pause

Example Sentences

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That dramatic selloff in the metals space seems to have paused for now, with hard-hit gold and silver firmly in the green early Tuesday.

From MarketWatch

It came to an agreement with the U.S. government that is intended to lower medicine costs for Americans in exchange for a pause on higher import duties.

From The Wall Street Journal

"People still believe in their power," he told AFP, between pauses to snap selfies with young supporters, despite the party having been dissolved "many times before".

From Barron's

Outside my window, Leo pauses on the sidewalk to zip up his backpack.

From Literature

Ghana has paused citizenship applications for members of the African diaspora in order to make the system more accessible and user friendly.

From BBC