stop for

Example Sentences

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The incident began at about 04:45 BST on Sunday after a vehicle failed to stop for a police in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Route 66 Burger at Mel’s Drive-In, a popular stop for Route 66 travelers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It played a similar role for U.S.-led operations in Iraq and Afghanistan during the long wars in both countries and acted as a primary stop for wounded troops on their way to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

If you only have a short moment, you can stop for a small bite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“I think that’s a good place to stop for the night.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera