stopping

Example Sentences

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The midfielder is tasked with stopping opponents' attacks and starting Arsenal's, and with the final part of the season approaching and trophies on the line, he could be more important than ever.

From BBC

Puberty blockers - which suppress the hormones that cause puberty - are often prescribed to children questioning their gender as a way of stopping physical changes such as breast development or facial hair.

From BBC

Most efforts to create male contraceptives have focused on stopping sperm production.

From Science Daily

While those three teams are fighting for Champions League places, it feels a stretch to imagine any of them stopping City claiming their second WSL title.

From BBC

McClain, who is coming up for air after stopping her cash-advance app repayments, now works in a different role at the same company, making about $14,000 more than she did before.

From MarketWatch