stopping

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He gave it a name—the SuperPretzel—and he wouldn’t end his workday until he had made at least one sale, even if it meant stopping by a bowling alley or convenience store on the way home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Brenda Jaimes pushed her way through an ecstatic crowd in downtown Santa Ana Thursday night, stopping in the middle of Fourth Street and calling attention to herself by shouting, “Me! Me!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Apple joining the club proves this won’t be stopping anytime soon.

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

The officials allowed the game to restart before stopping, which also confused fans as normally once the game resumes it cannot be pulled back.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“I need to pat you down,” he says, stopping my hand as I reach for the door handle.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz