stoppage
noun
an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity.
stoppages
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pluralof stoppage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Having matched Martin's 32 stoppages, Serrano believes returning to two-minute rounds for this 12-round bout could deliver the finish.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
They include food shortages, water contamination, plumbing stoppages, lost mail, and mental health decay, spurring some crew members to jump ship.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
The Pfizer failure and work stoppages have raised concerns about the safety of converting old skyscrapers into apartments, as these projects have become more common in several U.S. cities in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
This has led to the stoppages becoming an annoyance not only for supporters, but also for some managers and players.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Before 1919 was over, in an unprecedented demonstration of labor unrest, there would be thirty-six hundred work stoppages involving four million workers or one-fifth of the nation’s labor force.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
