stopped
Example Sentences
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It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
The Cambodian government has protested against the Thai occupation of its territory, but the Thais argue that under their ceasefire both sides have agreed to keep their forces where they were when the fighting stopped.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Tinsley-Rodriguez stopped to grab 20 fried fish strips for herself and her co-workers at the hair salon where she works.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
I opened my mouth to protest that he was inexperienced, and liable to the factory transport himself if stopped on the street.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
