stopped

Example Sentences

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It stopped briefly for a man in paramilitary-style uniform to lay a wreath at the republican monument in Creggan.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The kingdom has shut down most of its offshore fields and this week stopped operating one of the world’s largest petrochemical plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

That was followed by the Covid pandemic, which stopped cross-border travel.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

At other times, he stopped midsong to complain about the lights before restarting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

I was out of the car almost before it stopped, running down the alley, through the side door, and into Nollie’s embrace.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom