stopped
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He was smiling as he made his way through the market, where some had come specifically for the weigh-in while others were simply passing through and stopped to see what the fuss was about.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
While Warsh stopped short of committing to a hike at the Fed’s next meeting, the prospect of higher rates still dragged on stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
While Q stopped posting in 2022, the movement did not disappear.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
On Wednesday, she stopped by the site of the fire and saw it had been reduced to ash and rubble.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
But suddenly he just stopped his juggling, plunged his hand into his pocket, and held up the compass.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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