stoppage

Example Sentences

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“People are emotional about this. There was talk of a mass work stoppage, walkouts. I understand Casey’s reluctance to let it happen, but look at everything with the Grammys and ICE — music is too volatile.”

From Los Angeles Times

The stoppage will derail $1.1 million slated for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Project, according to the president’s budget office.

From Los Angeles Times

Howe's men did not have to wait long to take the lead when Malick Thiaw bundled in at the second attempt after his initial header was saved by Vicario in first half stoppage time.

From Barron's

Rosenior was left with his head in his hands after Palmer missed an open goal to win the game deep in stoppage time.

From Barron's

While NBC did not show the incident, announcer Mike Tirico said, in explaining the brief stoppage of play, “We have some rocket scientist running around the field.”

From Los Angeles Times