stopping

Example Sentences

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Lockdowns during the pandemic took a toll on her studies and mental health, while stopping her from securing any work experience.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

After a tumultuous week, CBS News took a major step in stopping the bleeding at “60 Minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Still, the reference to 1930s-era Chicago law enforcement was apt, because it was an era of police lawlessness, where unconstitutional practices like the third-degree were justified as necessary to stopping organized crime.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Trump has said his priorities for any deal include stopping Iran from any nuclear weapon development and re-opening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

I was working toward nothing less than the righting of wrongs, turning evil to good, and stopping the craziness that was steadily and surely taking over my valley.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan