stopper

Example Sentences

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He turned into a trusted defensive stopper, timely three-point shooter and steady leader for the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Bridges is another key to New York’s playoff rampage, a stopper on defense who’s suddenly reborn offensively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Oliver Kahn was in goal for that agonising, stoppage-time turnaround against Manchester United - two years later, the German stopper would prove Bayern Munich's hero against a vintage Valencia in Milan.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

While stumbling over the lyrics to “Matchmaker,” “Fiddler” cast members suddenly appeared on stage, performing the song with him; they closed down the number with a rousing rendition of the show stopper “Tradition.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She returned to her work, continuing to stopper bottles as if they hadn't even arrived.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton