Why is my app download stuck at pause

I am using MAC BookPro. I have purchased three apps from the MAC App Store, but all three are stuck at "pause" during downloading.

Hi thaikt,
To resume an interrupted or paused download in the Mac App Store, please follow the directions in the article linked to below.
Mac App Store: How to resume interrupted downloads - Apple Support
Happy Holidays!
Alex H.

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