stopping

Example Sentences

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Kay Donald's husband Barry died suddenly almost nine months ago – but she says problems with his pension are stopping her from moving on.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

This response has relied on expert CDC staff stationed locally to provide proven tools for stopping Ebola outbreaks, including testing, contact tracing, and technical and epidemiological support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

They fell in love on the job, stopping wars from starting or bringing violent conflicts to an end.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Cooks and servants of the garrison picked over the goods, demanding better prices while soldiers wandered in and out of the main gate with bored expressions, rarely stopping to look at the merchandise.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri