stopping at

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

This type of memory is involved in everyday responsibilities such as taking medication, attending meetings, or stopping at the store on the way home.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Gini said whenever Anita and her family came to London, "they would always see me, even if they were stopping at the airport for one night on the way to somewhere else".

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

There’s a thrill of anonymity that comes with walking through an airport far from your home, or stopping at a local coffee shop while driving through a town you’ve never been to.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

“Gaw,” said the penguin, stopping at the edge of the porch to look down at the steps.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater