stop running

Example Sentences

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He’s owned Honda Accords for my entire life, drives them until they stop running and then buys another.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“When you stop running from a shadow, stop trying to get away,” said Neville, “then there’s no running anymore. He could just be Paul.”

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

More than anything, they want to stop running and start a new chapter, especially for their daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

One of Arias' nicknames is 'The Colombian Pele' but in Brazil he was known as 'The Little Engine' because, according to his former Fluminense team-mate, Marcelo, "he doesn't stop running at all".

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

I have never been on a train, though they never stop running and there are tracks everywhere.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth