He paused in his labors for only a moment.

As he passed among them they paused in their labors and stood back with shy smiles of pride.

The others paused momentarily in their labors to watch.

He paused in his labors to inspect the latest stick.

Some would pause in their labors to wave to the strangers.

People paused in their labors to exchange glances, sniff, smile.

When they paused for a moment in their labors, Linda nodded toward the north.

He paused in his labors to look at me directly.

I paused in my labors, tempted to let the answering machine pick up.

Half a dozen men paused in their labors to watch them land.