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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

Large businesses were also affected, with major oil refiner Attock announcing it was pausing production at a key unit due to transport disruptions.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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

However, Ghana reached a roadblock in its plans to reconnect with the diaspora, announcing it was pausing its citizenship applications as it needed to make the system more accessible and user-friendly.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 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