stop
Example Sentences
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Multiple U.S.-brokered ceasefires between the Lebanese and Israeli governments have failed to stop the fighting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
It will not stop the tactic being used simply to break up the momentum of the other team late in the game.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The Nasdaq Composite tumbled again today after the latest inflation reading and higher oil prices failed to stop the bleeding.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The schedule was announced the morning of the first day, which didn’t stop the festival from selling out months beforehand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
“You’re right. We should do whatever we can to stop them, otherwise this town might become racist,” I reply, my voice dripping with sarcasm.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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