stopped

Example Sentences

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During the 2021 ransomware attack on JBS Foods, meat processing operations stopped even though animals, workers, and facilities were all in place.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

As a parade of people streamed in, many stopped to kiss the women on the cheek.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

While traffic is down about 95% compared to before the conflict, shipping through the narrow waterway has not stopped altogether.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

That strength, however, might have temporarily ended with this week’s bearish dark cloud cover candle, which stopped a 14-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Slowly, mechanically, the old furrier stopped and began to gather up his clothing.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom