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[stop] / stɒp /






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“It is outrageous. They are just trying to make more money. They are already making billions of dollars. Stop it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

On Tuesday, director Adam Shankman responded to claims that he used AI in his new film Stop!

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Parton is launching a chain of Dolly-themed highway gas stations and shops through a partnership with Tennessean Travel Stop.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The case has dragged due to judicial and prosecutorial recusals and other procedural challenges in what has become known as "Stop Stalingrad", in reference to a tactic aimed at wearing down proceeding through constant appeals.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

“First, no can go back through loft door. King much angry, have many great slate pile on door. Stop intruders. Door not open again, me think.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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