pause
noun
a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
has paused
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present perfectof pause (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. has paused its attacks and Iranian strikes on commercial ships have gotten more infrequent.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
Orange Coast College also has paused its season and won’t play in 2026.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
But Freese has paused his hunt for spreadsheet work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
An Iran-US deal signed this week on ending the regional conflict includes Lebanon, where fighting has paused since Saturday evening.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
The bunk master’s boots go quiet: either he is gone or he has paused outside the door.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
