stop for
Example Sentences
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And then I’ll go “shh” and she’ll stop for a few minutes and the alarm clock goes off and then boom, we launch.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Jones explained that the incident began at about 04:45 BST on Sunday after a vehicle failed to stop for police in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The bejeweled event on the French Riviera has become a crucial stop for filmmakers and movie stars to elevate a film’s credibility and bolster its appeal ahead of awards season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Situations such as a Waymo failing to stop for a school bus in Atlanta or striking a child in Santa Monica highlighted how law enforcement officers couldn’t carry out traditional traffic enforcement with driverless cars.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
He would stop for a few minutes, but then give it a turn or two and my heart would slow down.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
