Halt
Halt verb - To bring (something) to a standstill.
Use
Use verb - To put into action or service.
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In spite of Iraq's advantages in ground forces, the invasion moved at a snail's pace because the Iraqis preferred to halt and use massive amounts of firepower whenever any resistance was encountered.
Source: Useful Notes / IranIraq War -
Instead, you can use your royal council to "enforce realm peace" within certain limitations, forcing a halt to such wars.
Source: Video Game / Crusader Kings -
Mercury was engineered to be a sacrifice to the Black Beast to temporarily halt its rampage through the use of Kushinada's Lynchpin.
Source: Orochi
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