stopping

Example Sentences

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There is something magical about seeing Ohtani polish off his first inning on the mound, then immediately grab a bat and head to the plate without ever stopping in the dugout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“If transit is funneled through a smaller, controlled portion of the strait, you’re not stopping barrels, but you are constraining them — creating friction and likely reducing overall throughput.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Fury has not fought in Britain since stopping Derek Chisora in December 2022.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Before you get to the park, my colleague Amy King suggests stopping by Breakaway Cafe for yummy breakfast burritos or Menotti’s for coffee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

As he tugged the small wooden door shut behind him, stopping the rush of cold night air into the car, I turned back to study my aunt.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan