have a moratorium

Frequency: 7.09.3 per million words

to have a temporary suspension in place

moratoriumVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The company decided to have a moratorium on new hirings.
  • Many countries have a moratorium on whaling.
  • We need to have a moratorium on further discussions until everyone is present.
  • The board chose to have a moratorium on all non-essential spending.
  • They will have a moratorium on fishing certain species during breeding season.
  • Local authorities agreed to have a moratorium on new construction permits.
  • Does the organization have a moratorium on accepting new members?
  • The government plans to have a moratorium on oil exploration in the Arctic.
  • Before proceeding, we should have a moratorium on any major decisions.
  • The university will have a moratorium on tuition fee increases next year.