stoppage

Example Sentences

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Striker Folarin Balogun had the next two U.S. goals, before substitute Gio Reyna added the fourth in stoppage time, but it was the 27-year-old Pulisic who kept creating American opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Instead they stepped up as three goals in a whirlwind first half, before a sublime fourth by Gio Reyna in stoppage time, secured a 4-1 win to ensure a perfect start in Group D.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Mexico’s César Montes was sent off in stoppage time for bringing down Khuliso Mudau outside the box as he was heading toward the goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Collina hopes these changes will mean stoppage time is not as long as at the 2022 World Cup.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Yes, there was warning—years of it, in fact—but public service announcements about conservation are a whole lot different from a total stoppage.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman