He left a pregnant pause that gave enough time for the camera to cover both faces.

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After a pregnant pause, both men admit the answer is no.

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For example, before he made his presidential run official, Barack Obama went on "Monday Night Football" and, after a pregnant pause, announced his decision to support the Chicago Bears.

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