stopping

Example Sentences

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This enabled train traffic to move throughout the U.S. smoothly and without stopping.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Trump has said his priorities for any deal include stopping Iran from any nuclear weapon development and re-opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He spent the date in an hourlong monologue about his ex-wife Julia, stopping only to show me many, many photos of Julia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The rescue comes after experts had originally planned to pump out flood waters that were stopping the men from getting to safety.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

It wasn’t long before a flock of geese flew past the island without stopping.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown