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
The Cambodian government has protested against the Thai occupation of its territory, but the Thais argue that under their ceasefire both sides have agreed to keep their forces where they were when the fighting stopped.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Harts stopped into Food N’ Geaux to grab lotto tickets for his mom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“I’ve stayed in bed most of the time, honestly—” she stopped while great coughs shook her.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
