pause
noun
a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
was pausing
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past progressiveof pause.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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President Donald Trump's administration said Monday it was pausing construction on a $1.7 billion border project at Big Bend National Park in Texas that has faced bipartisan opposition.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
He announced on Tuesday that he was pausing Project Freedom, just days after announcing it.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
The hearing came amid news that ICE was pausing warehouse purchases and reexamining contracts signed under former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
From Slate ● Apr. 27, 2026
President Trump said he was pausing strikes on Iran’s energy sector for 10 more days so peace negotiations can take place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Snape was pausing at the end of every sentence to allow the Slytherins a hearty laugh.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
