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the judge ordered a halt to the proceedings after a key witness collapsed.

police called for a halt to the violence as tensions rose downtown.

the government announced a halt to imports of contaminated seafood.

they agreed to a temporary halt in construction while safety tests were completed.

heavy rain brought production to a halt at the outdoor plant.

a cyberattack forced the hospital network to a halt for several hours.

the pilot executed an emergency halt to the takeoff when an alarm sounded.

rising costs led to a halt in hiring across the company.

officials demanded an immediate halt to the illegal dumping near the river.

his sudden resignation put negotiations on a halt until a new chair was appointed.

the central bank signaled a halt in rate hikes as inflation cooled.

community leaders pushed for a halt to evictions during the winter months.