stopper
Example Sentences
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Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The Czech Republic stopper, 22, endured a nightmare start and interim boss Igor Tudor quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The Belgian stopper said he disagreed with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho's words after the game, with the veteran Portuguese manager attacking Vinicius for what he deemed a disrespectful celebration.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
"Purely from a security aspect, it's a bit ridiculous that I have to put a door stopper under my door to prevent somebody from kicking the door open," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
When he thought the penguin had had enough of a bath, he drew out the stopper.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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