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  • present participle of stop.
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stopping

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /


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They also do not justify stopping or changing antidepressant treatment without guidance from a prescribing clinician.

From Science Daily • Jul. 12, 2026

But Chip Swank, a welder stopping after work, said he has been a loyal customer for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Whether your loan is private or federal, simply stopping payments can have serious consequences.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 9, 2026

Later, on Idol, the band walked the perimeter of the venue, stopping to pose for photos and wave to the faithful, as dancers waved giant flags.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

It wasn’t long before a flock of geese flew past the island without stopping.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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