pause
noun
a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
Example Sentences
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Within weeks Masino pulled a U-turn, dumping the new logo, dropping the marketing firm behind it and pausing restaurant remodels, bringing back proven sellers like campfire meals and ham dinners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
At home, I put it on my bedside table, pausing to start the rice cooker on my way.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pausing an early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
New York became the first US state to halt construction of new large-scale data centers on Tuesday, with the governor signing an executive order pausing permits for up to one year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Anthony continued for several minutes more, barely pausing to take a breath.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
