come to a stop
Example Sentences
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In audio from the control tower at the time of the crash, an air traffic controller can be heard urgently asking the truck to come to a stop.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026
Most tourism has come to a stop, with airlines halting flights because there is no jet fuel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
“So many drivers suddenly brake in front of you, for seemingly no reason. Then after we all come to a stop, turn on their signal. Why bother at this time?”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
Judge Hobson said "ultimately Keely was there to be seen" and that West "should have seen her and come to a stop".
From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025
We step into it and all come to a stop simultaneously.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
