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stopping

[stop-ing] / ˈstɒp ɪŋ /


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New waste licencing rules will be laid out this week aimed at stopping waste carriers from exploiting loopholes and illegally dumping rubbish in England, the government has said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

As that happens, the porous rock temporarily locks up, slowing or stopping the rupture before it can continue spreading and becoming larger.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Evercore ISI doesn’t see the momentum stopping anytime soon, for more reasons than just growing iPhone sales.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

People that had nothing to do with the show were stopping their cars and looking at this whale moving on the Toronto shore.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“No, wait!” shouted Magic, stopping right in front of Duane with her paws out.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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