stoppage

Example Sentences

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A stoppage of the Windsor plant could result in layoffs that extend beyond the factory and into suppliers that make other parts for the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger.

From The Wall Street Journal

But this week, when they finally struck a tentative deal, it did more than avoid the embarrassment of a work stoppage.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stoppage in Qatar means the world is losing nearly 12 billion cubic feet a day of natural-gas supplies, analysts say—about one-fifth of global LNG supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ramos showed consistency throughout the tournament and kicked the winning points in stoppage time at the end of the final game.

From BBC

Without an agreement, that opened a period of status quo, where the previous CBA remained in place but either side could engage in a work stoppage.

From Los Angeles Times