Words similar to paused

Example sentences for: paused

How can you use “paused” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

She paused outside 10 Downing Street, and smiled: 'Thank you, I'm very well thank you.
Pressed on this point, Brock paused, then paused some more, then would only say, "There may well be some truth in what [the troopers] say.
Pundits paused to pay their respects before returning to the topic of Princess Diana.
Phil cracked o a bit of chapati, scooped some chutney onto it, paused, and said, “Yes.”
When Gore was asked if he, too, was going to get a beer, he paused and seemed to search for the best focus-group tested answer.