stopped
Britishadjective
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Appeared in the June 10, 2026, print edition as 'Why Teenagers Stopped Working in the Summer'.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I mean, even “He Stopped Loving Her Today” — I’d love to hear somebody bring a fresh take on that.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025
Stopped by TV reporters outside the mountaintop jail on the outskirts of Medellin and asked if he was a friend of Escobar's, the goalkeeper controversially replied that he was.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Stopped playing two Grand Slam matches elsewhere because of injuries and skipped other tournaments with knee, hip and abdomen issues.
From Washington Times • May 18, 2023
“Don’t know. Down the street, probably. Stopped by to see the twins—hand me that blade, would you?—stopped by to see them yesterday and Henry was helping her put her stuff in boxes.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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