- present participle of stop.
stopping
Example Sentences
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In a press release, Bonta reiterated his commitment to combating hate in California, and said the data obtained are accessible and critical to stopping such crimes in the state.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
“When you look at the earnings trajectory it’s not stopping at all,” yet Nvidia continues to get cheaper.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
The more casual fairgoers wandered by the stage without stopping.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
“Ultimately, this case is not about stopping an artist from succeeding,” wrote Trauben to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
I text Mom to come pick me up, and after she hugs me and tells me she’s proud of me for stopping right away, she says she knows someone who might be able to help.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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