stopped

Example Sentences

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It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

They stopped in Cairo on the way back to Eritrea.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cowie stopped in during her lunch break for empanadas and chicken tenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“And then you stopped messaging me altogether. Not that I can blame you, but it hurt that you gave up on me, because I felt like you of all people should have known. Should’ve asked.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam