Example Sentences

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Investors reacted cautiously to the deal, which gives Dana shareholders 49.9% of the new entity, partly due to paused share repurchases.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

When asked what he would do if future investigation findings were not in his son's favour, he paused before replying.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

After Roscosmos paused the repair effort, Crew-12 and Williams ended their safe haven activities and returned to normal operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

U.S. stocks closed mostly higher, led by the Nasdaq composite, as tech stocks made up some ground and Iran and Israel paused renewed strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Regan paused mid-shove and got a strange look on her face as she looked at me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin