Example Sentences

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Even as the relentless rise in Los Angeles housing costs seems to have paused, condominium sales slowed to a trickle this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Around the world, many airlines have paused flights and grounded some planes after jet fuel prices surged due to the war.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

If it had become a law, the Maine bill would have paused new data center construction until November of next year.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

And car companies also have paused incentives and promotions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I must have paused a little to form my next phrase, for Mr Cardinal gave a sigh and said: 'I'm only too aware of that, Stevens.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro