- present participle of pause.
pausing
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South Korea’s central bank held its policy rate steady after two consecutive increases, pausing its tightening as inflation eased but remained above target.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
The Offspring’s co-founding guitarist Noodles is pausing on performing due to a health scare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Our culture of ambition, output, and productivity makes pausing to have a snack, rest, or get some fresh air a luxury.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe's industrial giant Ineos is pausing production at its three plants in Hull, blaming high UK gas prices.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“You know something,” the fat shopkeeper said, pausing a moment and smiling at Charlie, “I have a feeling you needed a break like this. I’m awfully glad you got it. Good luck to you, sonny.”
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
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