Paused [verb]

Definition of Paused:

wait, delay

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Sentence/Example of Paused:

In this holy atmosphere we paused for a moment in silent reverence.

Passing the Jewish cemetery, Kate and Harry paused a moment.

Philip, after a moment's hesitation, followed her, and paused in the doorway.

She paused, with a look of expectation, as if she waited for my consenting answer.

"I'll see you later," said Grace, as they paused for a moment in front of Vinton's.

He stepped to the door into the horse shed and paused; there was no sound.

With his hand on the knob of the drawing-room door Austin paused and looked at him.

Andrew paused in the shallows to allow Sally one swallow; then he went on.

There they paused, and stood for a few minutes face to face talking earnestly.

He paused, evidently expectant of laudatory corroboration from the secretary.