stopped

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said on Sunday that the number of insurance checks were being increased, with more than 600 ships stopped while sailing close to the British Isles.

From BBC

But when all 82 units burned to the ground last year in the Palisades fire, the two communities had to decide whether and how to rebuild—and the similarities stopped.

From The Wall Street Journal

He appeared so relaxed that he stopped for selfies with family members during his ring walk.

From BBC

And the threats from police have not stopped Wine's supporters brandishing the flag at rallies.

From Barron's

I was the third or fourth banana on the show, and he was yelling and I stopped and said, “Knock it off.”

From Los Angeles Times