stopper
Example Sentences
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Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Perhaps the quirkiest fortnight in football peaked for Roberto Martinez's side when Ben Watson flicked a 91st-minute header beyond Manchester City stopper Joe Hart to send Wigan fans wild at Wembley.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
The Belgian stopper said he disagreed with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho's words after the game, with the veteran Portuguese manager attacking Vinicius for what he deemed a disrespectful celebration.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
The Belgian stopper made an excellent save a few minutes later, after Budimir tried to nod home Ruben Garcia's cross under pressure from Alvaro Carreras.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
Collapsing into his chair, he pulled the stopper and spilled out the vial's contents.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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