stopped
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The men were stopped by police and found to be carrying a cricket bat and a hockey stick.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“People at my church have stopped me and said, ‘I’m so proud of you for standing up and taking care of the town when so many other people would have walked away,’ ” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
During my latest trip to Asia, I played this on my headphones on repeat while I rode the subway . . . and haven’t stopped listening since.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
The local shipping agents, who provide essential services to a vessel, had stopped providing supplies as they had not been paid.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Betsie stopped in the doorway with a tray of cakes.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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