stopping

Example Sentences

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Lockdowns during the pandemic took a toll on her studies and mental health, while stopping her from securing any work experience.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Four years later, in Russia, he delivered another memorable night in Mexico’s victory over Germany, stopping the reigning world champions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

The company likened the problem to nuclear-weapons treaties—but acknowledged stopping cheating would be even thornier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Then, on March 31, the ground under Mount St. Helens rolled for a full two minutes without stopping.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone