stopper

Example Sentences

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Drivers have long wanted to put a permanent stopper on stop-start.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Czech Republic stopper, 22, endured a nightmare start and interim boss Igor Tudor quickly replaced him with Guglielmo Vicario.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The Belgian stopper said he disagreed with Benfica coach Jose Mourinho's words after the game, with the veteran Portuguese manager attacking Vinicius for what he deemed a disrespectful celebration.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

The stopper denied Ivan Martin and Vanat with a remarkable double save, and then thwarted Joel Roca with his leg.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

She opened the box, pulled out a doll-size perfume bottle, undid the stopper and smelled.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez