stop short

Example Sentences

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He almost belly flopped beside her but the look on her face made him stop short.

From Literature

Iranian policymakers have believed the United States would stop short of targeting leaders for fear of escalation but "the Maduro episode complicates that assumption," she wrote.

From Barron's

It will stop short of individually tailored advice, which can only be provided by an authorised financial adviser for a fee.

From BBC

Paramount’s documents stop short of promising that the Ellisons are “backstopping” the equity portion of the deal, as promised.

From Los Angeles Times

The FT suggests the chancellor is considering measures to tackle child poverty which stop short of abolishing the limit altogether.

From BBC