stopped

Example Sentences

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He has never quite looked the same since his trilogy with Fury - a brutal rivalry in which he was floored five times and stopped twice.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

As a parade of people streamed in, many stopped to kiss the women on the cheek.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Although the plan was ultimately stopped, the team acted quickly to recover as many fossils as possible.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

That strength, however, might have temporarily ended with this week’s bearish dark cloud cover candle, which stopped a 14-week winning streak.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Above us the hammering and the tramp of boots had stopped.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom