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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

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

However, Younes said, drivers frequently don't come to a stop first, as required, but sail through, creating hazardous conditions for pedestrians and cyclists crossing at the corner.

From Science Daily Jun. 3, 2024

We come to a stop at last in front of a pushcart with a stove on it.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman




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