stop payment
Example Sentences
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People who stop payment on their cash advances often say they feel they have no other option.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026
They put a stop payment on the check.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023
I said, all right, stop payment of the $750 million a year.
From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2022
"My next move is to stop payment through my bank or have them pursue the company for restitution," she added.
From Salon • May 17, 2022
That sounded good to mother, and she said, "Dave, you and I will go to the bank and stop payment on that check."
From Dave Ranney by Ranney, Dave