stop for

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The officer, who fired his gun during the incident, had been chasing a suspect on foot after another vehicle had earlier failed to stop for police on Fountain Street.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Route 66 Burger at Mel’s Drive-In, a popular stop for Route 66 travelers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

That is one reason Harbour Town Golf Links is a regular annual PGA Tour stop for the pros and their families.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

And of course, stop for a slice of sachertorte.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He’s actually dancing, and I have to stop for a minute to watch him raise his arms and sway to the beat just right.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi