stopping

Example Sentences

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She argued the tax is stopping needed development in the city because it applies not only to mansions, but apartment buildings as well.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Japan and India both historically have maintained cordial relations with Iran, although they grudgingly complied with US sanctions aimed at stopping all other countries from buying Iranian oil.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

For me, that often means stopping by my local Vietnamese grocery store specifically for produce.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“We’re not stopping, but we’re so excited to open our doors.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Chase dove headfirst over the bank and rolled, stopping just before he hit the water.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith