Halt
Halt verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Puts
Both words in one sentence
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Her mutating into a monster at the end of the game puts a bit of a halt to things, though.
Source: Video Game / Deep Fear -
The Jinsei is restored, but the process has corrupted Raiden, turning him into the ruthless persona he was back in Deception, although the danger presented by this Raiden could be pretty much what puts Liu Kang's possible ambition into a halt.
Source: Video Game / Mortal Kombat X -
Norbert's attempts to halt Daggett's latest fantasy are for naught as simply removing Toe-Bot results in Daggett flopping around making a truly obnoxious wheezing sound until Norbert finally puts Toe-Bot back and plays along.
Source: Torment by Annoyance
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