pausing

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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 I think the ban should be rescinded totally so that camper van owners can safely and legally park."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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Indiana officials plan to announce this week the state is pausing new enrollments of autism-therapy providers with its Medicaid program, said Marcus Barlow, a senior official at the state agency overseeing Medicaid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In 2024, the company brought back its fashion show after pausing it in 2019.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“Gaween, my little frog,” he said, pausing, his voice unusually gentle.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich