pause
noun
a temporary stop or rest, especially in speech or action.
will be pausing
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future progressiveof pause.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“For this reason, I will be pausing my social media activity in order to reflect and receive more guidance on the use of social media.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
Schools across Wales will be pausing lessons to allow pupils to watch the crucial match, with one head teacher saying his pupils are "very excited".
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2022
The department’s technical team will be pausing the site at various points for assessments, refinements and maintenance.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 14, 2022
The latest small truck shipment stoppage means Hino will be pausing shipment of 60% of its vehicles it makes domestically.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2022
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Wednesday that schools with COVID-19 outbreaks will be pausing sports for 14 days, citing the high increase in new infections in recent days.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
