pause briefly

Frequency: 7.613.0 per million words

to stop doing something for a short time before continuing

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Examples (20)

  • The speaker paused briefly to let the audience absorb the information.
  • He will pause briefly before continuing his speech.
  • She paused briefly before answering the difficult question.
  • She paused briefly to collect her thoughts.
  • He paused briefly, looking up from his book as if he had heard a noise.
  • If you pause briefly, you might notice the subtle details.
  • Let's pause briefly for a coffee break before we continue the meeting.
  • Please pause briefly for questions.
  • Pausing briefly from his work, he stretched his arms.
  • The music paused briefly, then resumed with a stronger beat.
  • The orchestra paused briefly, creating a moment of dramatic tension.
  • The car paused briefly at the intersection before turning.
  • He paused briefly, choosing his words carefully.
  • He had to pause briefly to catch his breath.
  • We will pause briefly at the viewpoint to take some photos.
  • I watched him pause briefly at the doorway.
  • The download pauses briefly when the network connection is weak.
  • The speaker is pausing briefly for applause.
  • Please pause briefly while I adjust the microphone.
  • Pause briefly and reflect on your progress.