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stop payment

NOUN
withheld payment
Synonyms


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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



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