put on hold
Example Sentences
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But the plan was put on hold following an outcry from ranchers, administration officials, including Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, and some congressional Republicans, The Wall Street Journal reported.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
In practical terms, the government wanted permission to keep building while it tries to persuade the Supreme Court to hear the case, with the lower court’s injunction put on hold in the meantime.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
For the third Grand Slam in a row, the rivalry between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has been put on hold.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Every Christmas, the Rex adults and their children, ranging in age from 4 to 28, come together but the family football games have been put on hold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
But overall, community colleges tend to be places where dreams are put on hold.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
