pause
noun
a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
is pausing
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present progressiveof pause (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is pausing an early release scheme for some prisoners in England and Wales.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
That imminence has now become an unfortunate reality for Fishwife, which announced Wednesday that it is pausing shipments of the delicate fish for the summer.
From Salon ● May 28, 2026
Keating added that Planet Fitness is pausing its planned national Black Card price increase “pending a broader pricing review.”
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Bianco’s admission Monday that he is pausing his effort is the first hint that even he may see he’s gone too far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
When I get back to my room, the train is pausing at a platform to refuel.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
