- present participle of pause.
pausing
Example Sentences
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Boston University in 2024 cited costs from its collective-bargaining agreement with grad students as a reason for pausing admissions into several humanities and social-sciences doctoral programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 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
Over the last two weeks, the Fed as well as the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank have lifted interest rates, with the Bank of England pausing but threatening to lift rates further.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Rosanne Cash is pausing performances on doctor’s orders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Clara asked, pausing in the midst of touching the baked goods next to her.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
