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[stop] / stɒp /






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Instead, the VSC allowed him to save 10 seconds on a stop, and come out still in the lead, and then pull away on fresher tyres.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Three veterans and an architectural historian sued in February to stop construction, but a federal judge has allowed work to continue for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

“People stop going to stores, to Sunday Mass. They limit doctors appointments,” Goodman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

That proposal wants measures to stop the wealthy Alpine nation's population -- currently 9.1 million -- going above 10 million before 2050.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

I realize I’m lightly kicking the top of my overstuffed backpack and stop.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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