stop work
Example Sentences
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The latest stop-work orders were issued just before Christmas and included Orsted’s Revolution Wind and Sunrise Wind projects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
It is expected to start producing power in a matter of weeks and was on track to be completed by the end of this year before the stop-work order.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
James said the stop-work orders don’t explain the government’s change in position and don’t provide “a genuine justification for the suspension,” which she says violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
A federal judge blocked the stop-work order in September.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Days later, Rubio issued sweeping stop-work orders to aid programs worldwide.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025
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