stopper
Example Sentences
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Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Perhaps the quirkiest fortnight in football peaked for Roberto Martinez's side when Ben Watson flicked a 91st-minute header beyond Manchester City stopper Joe Hart to send Wigan fans wild at Wembley.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The Czech Republic stopper, 22, endured a nightmare start and interim boss Igor Tudor quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The stopper denied Ivan Martin and Vanat with a remarkable double save, and then thwarted Joel Roca with his leg.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
The stopper would shudder back and forth so fast it looked like it was splitting into two separate coils.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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