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stopping

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /
NOUN
staying
Synonyms
STRONG
block ceasing check closing delay desisting deterring discontinuance end ending finish halt halting hesitation holding pause remaining suspension terminating wait
Antonyms
STRONG
beginning commencement continuation go introduction opening persistence start

Example Sentences

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Prevent is a Home Office initiative aimed at stopping individuals from becoming extremists and eventually carrying out attacks.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

However, commercial ships that aren’t stopping at Iranian ports appear to be making it through.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

They, and others, were equally committed to stopping me from doing my job.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

We still don’t drive by any kind of minigolf on vacation without stopping to play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

I try to go back up the slope, but my feet can’t gain enough traction, and I slide down, stopping mere inches from the edge of the canyon.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas