stopped

Example Sentences

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During the 2021 ransomware attack on JBS Foods, meat processing operations stopped even though animals, workers, and facilities were all in place.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The Briton looked close to being stopped several times as Wilder pushed for the finish, but the veteran somehow fought his way back.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

As a parade of people streamed in, many stopped to kiss the women on the cheek.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

That strength, however, might have temporarily ended with this week’s bearish dark cloud cover candle, which stopped a 14-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Dad would say it so often though, that it became truth, and I stopped questioning the reality of it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam