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stop time

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noun

  1. jazz a passage where the beat stops temporarily

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 “Megalopolis,” Adam Driver plays Cesar Catilina, a Roman emperor-like figure with the power to stop time in a futuristic New York.

From Seattle Times • May 18, 2024

The Ferrari looked to have the pace to challenge Alonso but Sainz dealt himself a blow when he was caught speeding in the pit lane trying to minimise his stop time.

From BBC • May 7, 2023

A stop time at the end of the workday.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2022

But it turns out that even the fiercest denial can't stop time.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

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