stop
verb (used with object)
to cease from, leave off, or discontinue.
have stopped
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present perfectof stop.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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I don’t know how to make those facts, that awful juxtaposition, clean, and I have stopped trying.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
I have lost count of the number of times I have stopped a fan and introduced myself, only to be asked: "Is it coming home?"
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Some consumers have stopped purchasing lettuce and other greens sold by restaurant and grocery chains.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
People have sent her nasty messages online, and strangers have stopped her on the street to tell her they hope Argentina loses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Sure, we can’t change what happened, but if we can string together enough clues, we can prove that whatever nightmare has befallen us, we could have stopped it, if only we had been smart enough.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
