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[stop] / stɒp /






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He added that Sodexo were happy to abide by police recommendations, which included no 500ml cans and that the sale of tins and alcohol should stop if there are any problems.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

I reach a point of no return by late afternoon, when I stop to relax over dinner, then write or brainstorm for a couple more hours.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Tristan Peters hit a sharp ground ball up the first-base line, and first baseman Freddie Freeman made a sliding stop, tossing the ball to Yamamoto at first to complete the play.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

I’m walking toward my locker, trying in vain to stop thinking about the airborne brick that came straight at me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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