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The phrase "a pause during which" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a specific interval of time where an action or event is temporarily halted.
Example: "There was a pause during which everyone held their breath, waiting for the results to be announced."
Alternatives: "a break in which" or "a moment during which".
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(A pause, during which Freddy laughs loudly).
There was a pause during which the girl must have mulled over her situation.
There was a pause, during which Sasha was keenly aware of Coz behind her, waiting.
There was a pause, during which she took this in, then she nodded, as if trying it out.
There was a pause during which the only sound was a curatorial assistant taking notes by hand.
There was a pause, during which Sasha felt that she was being confronted; the woman knew, had known all along.
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There was a long pause, during which a fury gathered in Birger's blue eyes.
A brief pause, during which I absorbed this exciting information.
"I told him not to defend me anymore," Armstrong said after a long pause during which became choked up.
There was a brief pause during which we craned our necks to appreciate Nicole's diplomatic smile.
After a long pause during which I fantasise about accidentally pouring my red wine over her white jeans, I say: "The new Renault Mégane".
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