put a stop to
Example Sentences
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US prosecutors may continue to focus on going after the most egregious cases abroad, but they are unlikely to put a stop to China's activity, experts said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Turner himself put on a uniform and temporarily became the manager during the 1977 season—until the league put a stop to it, citing rules against an owner taking the reins on the field.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
“Only the stronger medicine of reassignment will put a stop to the parade of irregular proceedings and rulings...” it said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
In the 13 years since 2012, all four horsemen of the apocalypse have rocked up to the party and put a stop to the dancing and jubilation.
From Salon • Dec. 21, 2025
“If we can get a look at Carl’s boat first, we can go to the courthouse with everything. We can put a stop to the whole business. We can end it all,” he said.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
