pause
noun
a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
Example Sentences
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Ohio, Arizona and Illinois have become less attractive after pausing or axing exemptions, said Ian Boccaccio of tax firm Ryan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Just … the best,” said Jim Harbaugh, pausing to search for a characteristically clever way to describe James and coming up with just this: “Yeah, he’s just the best.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
But on Friday evening, after multiple requests for comment from the Tribune about its findings, Abbott’s office said the governor was pausing all state funding for local grants to be used for Flock cameras.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
The Argentine league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi after his retirement from international football by pausing all of their matches in the 10th minute this weekend for a minute of applause.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Well..Mr. Bucket said, pausing to think about it, “no....I’m not so sure that I should.”
From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl
