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Halt Briefly Crossword Clue

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99%5Exact Match!
noun

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• temporary inactivity

verb

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

• cease an action temporarily

36%11 Surprising incidents that briefly halt
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25%9Briefly boiling food followed by cooling to halt the cooking process
verb

• turn pale, as if in fear

• cook (vegetables) briefly

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