Conversation in the store halted as if the words had hit a stone wall, but he ignored the thick silence.

Conversations halted in midword as throughout the hall, people sprang to their feet and waited.

Conversations at intermission were halting.

The flame now said, "Conversation is too halting a medium for learning the history of the aeons that have passed since I fell asleep.

Conversation around the ready room table halted as the bosun stood to one side to allow the two men to enter.

Conversation had halted up and down the table.

Conversation would halt.

Conversations halted for a moment and then broke out louder than before.

Conversation in the banquet tent was halting, and not only because of the language barrier.

Conversation had halted throughout the smoky room.