stop
Example Sentences
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The safety car came out after Russell had made his pit stop and before Antonelli had made his, handing the lead to the Italian on a plate, and leaving Russell a frustrated fourth.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
"But we know this virus and we know how to stop it."
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age related damage, or contribute to diseases including cancer.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Suddenly, the half-empty carton of cream in the fridge, the berries on the brink of collapse and the hamburger buns lingering in the bread box stop looking like scraps and start looking like material.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
And Mutti was stumbling after her, calling for her to stop.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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