stopped
Example Sentences
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“The officers told me that I risk being stopped again until I register the license plates in my own name,” Garcia Venegas said in a recent filing in his lawsuit.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
“I wonder what would happen if they stopped trying to cool the tank, if it would start heating itself again,” Picazo said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The countdown clock stopped and started until it was determined that the last-minute red flags could not be addressed in time.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Masquerades had been fashionable for so long that when the music stopped, the dancers realized they were tired.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Harry took a step to follow as well but then stopped, her hands coming to her abdomen at the same time as a funny look crossed her face.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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