pause
Example Sentences
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“We have been really clear. We put the remodel program on pause this year, given everything that happened to us,” Masino said during the call with investors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Did anything in the report give you pause?
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Mr Edwards welcomed the pausing of the ban, but added: "I'm not quite sure what pause means. I think the ban should be rescinded totally so that camper van owners can safely and legally park."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Some of Pulte’s annotations might give pause to those already worried about him overseeing America’s intelligence community.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
While I get a lot of compliments on my contest entry, it’s Leo’s drawing that makes me pause.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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