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stop

[stop] / stɒp /






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The case exposes a risk the states face with policing mergers: No law prevents companies from rushing to merge before attorneys general can stop them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The safety car came out after Russell had made his pit stop and before Antonelli had made his, handing the lead to the Italian on a plate, and leaving Russell a frustrated fourth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

"Even in the night we are busy. The phone will not stop ringing," said De Marceau, 33.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Cells with extra DNA may stop functioning normally, become inactive, die, change into other cell types, accumulate age related damage, or contribute to diseases including cancer.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

The elevator grinds to a shaking stop and the door yawns open.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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