stopping

Example Sentences

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Hadjar drove an excellent race battling power-unit problems and was helped by a masterstroke from Red Bull in not stopping under the first safety car, which gained him positions on Russell and Piastri.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

He traced his finger along the screen, stopping once again at Snow White Project.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste