stop
Example Sentences
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“You stop to take a photo, and somebody will say, ‘Behind you,’ and you turn around, and there’s one just staring at you,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
She was reportedly scheduled to show up at the Orlando, Florida, stop in February, but that was canceled at the last minute.
From Salon • May 17, 2026
As a precautionary measure glass was removed from bus stop shelters on Friday, and the club urged supporters to avoid mass gatherings which have a "high impact" on the city.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
A new study published in the journal Science reveals that special regions within the fault itself act as natural braking systems that repeatedly stop earthquakes from growing larger.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Hannah pauses as a couple of dudes on four-wheelers roar by her, slamming to a stop at the fuel pump.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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