stop time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Besides being able to stop time temporarily, the shadowy character also serves another function in Borderland.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
In the past, Monza has been a race in which teams make only one pit stop, because it had a low-abrasion track surface, low tyre wear and a long pit lane, which increases stop time.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
Two called her a witch, and one said she appeared able to stop time.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 10, 2024
“I think I always had the ambition to write a big book; I enjoy reading big books. There’s nothing else I know that can stop time as effectively as getting lost in a big novel.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2023
I sat down on the camel saddle, wishing I could stop time.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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