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The government announced a moratorium on new oil drilling permits.

The company imposed a moratorium on hiring new employees.

The moratorium on evictions has been extended for another month.

The university declared a moratorium on all student gatherings.

The moratorium on construction projects will be lifted next week.

The city council voted to impose a moratorium on new business licenses.

The moratorium on international travel has severely impacted the tourism industry.

The moratorium on loan repayments has provided some relief for struggling businesses.

The moratorium on executions was a controversial decision by the governor.

The moratorium on logging in the national park aims to protect the environment.