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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
traffic was halted by the parade
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as in to cease
to bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end
the private eye abruptly halted his surveillance of the building upon being spotted by his subject
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as in to end
to come to an end
all filming halted when the star of the movie quit in a huff
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as in to limp
to walk while favoring one leg
even with her twisted ankle, she managed to halt along and complete her Walk for Peace
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as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
she was often confused, halting between the responsibilities of her job and the demands of her home life
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as in standstill
a point in a struggle where neither side is capable of winning or willing to give in
negotiations are at a halt, with neither management nor the union budging on the issue of salary limits
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
gardening came to a halt during the week of solid rain
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Recent Examples of halt
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, an education and advocacy group that sued in May to halt work on the project, asked a federal judge to block further renovations.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
New Atlas,
18 June 2026
On April 13, 1970, the world came to a halt as the Apollo 13 spacecraft suffered a sudden explosion in space, two days into its mission and 205,000 miles away from Earth.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The memorandum is meant to halt fighting, open the Strait of Hormuz and offer economic relief to Iran in exchange for a pledge never to develop nuclear weapons.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
The Cultural Landscape Foundation, an education and advocacy group that sued in May to halt work on the project, asked a federal judge to block further renovations.
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Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Ships are not vehicles that can come to a complete halt at the press of a pedal.
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New Atlas,
18 June 2026
On April 13, 1970, the world came to a halt as the Apollo 13 spacecraft suffered a sudden explosion in space, two days into its mission and 205,000 miles away from Earth.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Chisholm scored on Jose Caballero's RBI groundout in the fourth inning before hitting a two-run homer in the sixth as New York ended a three-game losing streak and stopped Detroit's four-game winning streak.
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Disneyland officials said a cast member immediately stopped the ride.
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As of Monday evening, no formal announcement had been made regarding when the facility would cease operations or when the demobilization process would be completed.
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Haiti ceased making payments in 1947.
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Kylee and Aven left Bachelor in Paradise in a relationship but without an engagement, though their romance ended shortly after the season finale aired.
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The dismissal of the arson charge does not end the criminal case against Hobby.
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Between that and his missing half the season, the Bucks limped to a 50-loss season.
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The remarkable performance by Messi laid to rest any concern about his hamstring scare, which had fans worried after he was seen limping off of the field during a Major League Soccer matchup on Sunday, May 24.
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When asked which member of the family is the best soccer player, Theo didn't hesitate.
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When an agreement offers nothing to the Iranian people, why would the regime hesitate to intensify its crackdown?
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Transportation planners say studies show growing population trends could eventually bring traffic in the corridor to a standstill during peak travel periods.
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With traffic at a standstill on Stadium Drive and Blue Ridge Cutoff, many fans made the decision to leave their vehicle and walk.
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Starting an exercise program, eating better, smoking cessation -- these are all examples of behaviors that require serious commitment to implement and maintain.
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Tehran insists that the deal’s implementation start with a cessation of all fighting — including between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Reforms to encourage foreign investment and stimulate economic growth have stalled in Congress.
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Frequently asked questions about capsule wardrobes Plenty of people like the idea of a capsule wardrobe but stall on the details.
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“Halt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/halt. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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