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[stop] / stɒp /






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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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