stop-work
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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A federal judge in Virginia overturned a stop-work order, allowing Dominion Energy’s offshore wind farm to resume construction.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
James said the stop-work orders don’t explain the government’s change in position and don’t provide “a genuine justification for the suspension,” which she says violates the Administrative Procedure Act.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
A federal judge blocked the stop-work order in September.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Days later, Rubio issued sweeping stop-work orders to aid programs worldwide.
From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025
“If I receive one, two, three more of these, I’m not sure I can do that for that many people,” said Butler of the stop-work orders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
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