stopper

Example Sentences

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While stumbling over the lyrics to “Matchmaker,” “Fiddler” cast members suddenly appeared on stage, performing the song with him; they closed down the number with a rousing rendition of the show stopper “Tradition.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Ilkay Gundogan executed his effort with perfection, lacing a ferocious, dipping strike into David de Gea's top corner, the Manchester United stopper only able to watch it fly in.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Manninger made 42 appearances for Juventus, filling in for injured first-choice stopper Gianluigi Buffon.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Sehr gefahrlich," he mumbled as he poured liquid oxygen from the ship's supply into the container, then quickly screwed the stopper on.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir