pregnant pauses

A form of pregnant pause — A pause that gives the impression that it will be followed by something significant.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pregnant pause
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“pregnant pauses.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pregnant%20pauses. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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