Example Sentences
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The “U.S. paused daily strikes on Iran for a 3rd consecutive night and Iran continued to signal it was refraining from any retaliatory attacks,” CBA’s John Oh says in a research report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
It also comes as uncertainty remains over the tit-for-tat US-China tariffs wars, which is currently paused.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front-month contracts fell on Monday after the U.S. paused launching attacks at Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
They crossed an arched bridge over the Great Canal, and Christopher and Mal paused to stare.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
