stop over

Example Sentences

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"In the past year alone, the Border Management Authority managed to intercept and stop over 450,000 people who were attempting to enter South Africa illegally," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Returning from a client visit, a police stop over a non-visible registration sticker led to Kelly’s ticket and, ultimately, her new policy.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“I’m going to stop over and see the striking workers,” Adams told reporters.

From Salon • Oct. 4, 2024

This week, the United States said Beijing had allowed a U.S. soldier being expelled by North Korea to stop over in China before continuing home.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2023

“Mr. Peeking was supposed to stop over today and look at my dad’s bonefish boat.”

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen