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

Arda Guler's shot deflected narrowly wide, while Valencia stopper Stole Dimitrievski saved well with his legs from Mbappe's fierce drive.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

He is the second goalkeeper to move to Vitality Stadium this month following the arrival of 37-year-old former Tottenham and Celtic stopper Fraser Forster on a six-month deal.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Not having a stopper, she used part of a clean cloth to plug the bottle.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh