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stopping

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /


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Shelby Holliday explains how military equipment could play a role in stopping vessels from visiting Iran’s ports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“In some instances, stopping your medicine may be more harmful to your health than continuing to take the recalled medicine,” the FDA said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

If I'm not stopping for me at this point, I'm stopping because I've told you and I don't want you to worry.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

However, commercial ships that aren’t stopping at Iranian ports appear to be making it through.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But Kayla stopped me, practically lunging at my hand and stopping it.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott