stopped

Example Sentences

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It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It's impossible to be definitive, because there was only one lap after Russell stopped before the safety car was called.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

At other times, he stopped midsong to complain about the lights before restarting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

At least that was where it stopped for other people.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom