In a temporary cessation or suspension of an ongoing activity.
1Its actual meaning is 'a self-sacrifice for the common good.' She paused.
2He said, 'I shall walk with you a while, James.' He paused.
3In the outer office, I paused to ask him one final question.
4Yes, it is,' she said and the whole house paused to listen.
5My thanks take the form of advice. He paused; I said nothing.
6Several of the carts had paused to allow the animals to drink.
7No time to think about it. Droad paused, thinking despite his words.
8Scofield paused, seemingly searching for the right words to make his point.
9He paused for a moment, once again struggling for the right words.
10Weir said it was not clear how long harvesting will be paused.
11He paused, well aware of the delicate nature of the subject matter.
12Jobs paused for a moment and said that could be an option.
13Payne paused for a second, trying to think of a good one.
14Lake paused for a moment, her mind racing ahead of her words.
15What shall we become?' He paused, as if he had heard something.
16And she paused, to give Eliza the opportunity; but Eliza said nothing.
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