stopping

Example Sentences

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In January, construction work restarted after the high court had ruled that stopping would cause more damage than finishing the project at this late stage.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Along the way, he kept stopping to pick up trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Webuild said it would receive payment for work to date—and for costs related to stopping the project.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

This allows events to balloon beyond our comprehension, and may be preventing us from stopping this insanity.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

“I’m not stopping until I get answers! It is, quite frankly, one thing I am very good at! Remember? Badgering badger?”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman