stopped

Example Sentences

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The two-time world champion has not fought in Britain since December 2022, when he stopped Derek Chisora at this weekend's fight venue to retain the WBC title.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The algorithm doesn’t care what the content says, only that you stopped scrolling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Angels stopped paying legal fees for imprisoned former communications executive Eric Kay after the team reached a settlement with the family for deceased pitcher Tyler Skaggs in December.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Hesterfowl stopped fiddling with the lantern and turned her beady gaze to Clare, her expression darkening.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman