stopping

Example Sentences

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And in Qatar, he added another iconic moment by stopping Polish star Robert Lewandowski’s penalty kick.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

She spends most of her time at home these days recovering from heart surgery complications, with friends stopping by.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Trump has said his priorities for any deal include stopping Iran from any nuclear weapon development and re-opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

“Are you trying to say that there are other places in the world you’d rather be at this moment?” she said, stopping.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny