stop for

Example Sentences

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Jones explained that the incident began at about 04:45 BST on Sunday after a vehicle failed to stop for police in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Situations such as a Waymo failing to stop for a school bus in Atlanta or striking a child in Santa Monica highlighted how law enforcement officers couldn’t carry out traditional traffic enforcement with driverless cars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

It played a similar role for U.S.-led operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during the long wars in both countries and acted as a primary stop for wounded troops on their way to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If you only have a short moment, you can stop for a small bite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I may not stop for food or drink.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton