pausing

Example Sentences

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Shares advanced steadily from last summer into January before pausing to consolidate.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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 I think the ban should be rescinded totally so that camper van owners can safely and legally park."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

The Reserve Bank of India held its policy repo rate at 5.25% on Friday, pausing for a third time to gauge Middle East conflict impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Couples hold hands and linger, pausing as they realize a performance is underway.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I flinch, pausing before I reach the first step.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman