110 entries under pause topic. ×

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hold at bay(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
2
hold off(verb, expression, stop, restrain, halt)
2
intermit(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
pull back(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stop, withdraw)
2
pull up(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
2
punctuate(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
put a cork in(expression, idiom, stop, close, end)
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rest(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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stand still(expression, stop, close, end, complete)
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stem(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
2
stick(verb, withdraw, confuse, object, doubt)
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stickle(verb, oppose, withdraw, stick, object)
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suspend(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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think twice(verb, expression, hesitate, falter)
2
vacillate(verb, stick, object, shy)
2
waffle(verb, stop, decline, avoid, deceive)
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adjourn(verb, stop, close, end, complete)
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alternate(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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balance(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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be irresolute(hesitate, falter, scruple)
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