stop-start
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Being a globally homologated product, the Amalfi has to meet emissions requirements for other markets, including stop-start engine cycling, which while defeatable comes back each time the car is started.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
Because, despite a stop-start season last year, Saka still clocked up 49 appearances for the Gunners and their win percentage was notably more impressive with him in the team.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
It wasn't the only decision that VAR took its time over and Arsenal's players were frustrated with the stop-start nature of the match at Groupama Stadium.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
Initial public euphoria over Pakistan's image being burnished on the global stage has begun to give way to fraying patience after weeks of stop-start restrictions around Islamabad.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
That stop-start technology that they use in hybrid cars now?
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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