1.   Bad weather brought the game to a premature halt.

2.   If a project grinds to a premature halt, the tutor must first evaluate if sufficient evidence has or can be generated for assessment purposes.

3.   Bad light brought a premature halt to the proceedings.

4.   NATO fears that a premature halt to the campaign would cost the alliance its leverage with Milosevic to ensure he complies with the accord.

5.   Sri Lanka had to settle for a draw when rain Monday afternoon brought a premature halt to its four-day cricket match against Tasmania at the NTCA Ground.

6.   Bradley dislocated his kneecap last February, bringing his rookie NBA season to a premature halt.