stopped
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Turmoil hasn’t stopped pilgrims from flowing into Saudi Arabia from every corner of the world, even as some had to rebook travel after flights were canceled.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
The countdown clock stopped and started until it was determined that the last-minute red flags could not be addressed in time.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
The company also paused operations in Atlanta, after a Waymo stopped in flood water.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Someone I know got an email from a friend saying they were trying to buy a furniture item from Amazon and could she please email a gift card because their credit card had stopped working.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
I stood thankfully on the sidewalk until my knees stopped knocking.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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