stopped
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After Lisa Moore’s cancer treatments stopped working, the 64-year-old enrolled in a study to try out a new type of drug, one that is programmed to go after disease in cells in a novel way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Nevertheless, the results provide compelling evidence that unconsciousness does not necessarily mean the brain has stopped performing sophisticated information processing.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
The couple said Synetal Solutions had since stopped responding to their messages.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Mills said she finished singing “Home,” and the stars took photos, but before she left, Gaga’s team stopped her at the elevator and insisted she delete the pictures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
He stopped only to put his ear to Karli’s chest to listen for his breathing.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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