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A sheriff’s task force later arrested Angel Castro, 21, during a traffic stop in San Bernardino.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Carriers typically stop in port every 30 to 45 days for reprovisioning, repairs, and crew rest.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Wednesday, an online petition titled "Ban Tyla from entering Nigeria until xenophobic attacks stop in South Africa" was launched in Nigeria and it has already attracted thousands of signatures.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
They also stop in for a pawn loan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
“The store’s right across the street. It will only take a second to stop in there.”
From "Mystery Map (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #3)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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