He started to head inside, then paused for a final word.

She did not pause for an answer, which was just as well.

The voice at the other end paused for a moment.

I got out of the car and paused for a moment to take in the view.

He paused for a moment before looking back into the room.

He turned toward the front door, paused for a moment, and then made up his mind.

He paused for a long moment as if trying to remember.

He paused for a moment, his arms still in the air.

I paused for a moment, not quite sure what to say.

Both seemed to pause for a second at the question.