stoppages
- plural of stoppage.
Example Sentences
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Experts say even a partial halt in Samsung's operations could prove damaging -- though the union argues that production stoppages have already occurred in the past for reasons related to maintenance and equipment inspections.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
The kiss cams and sing-alongs and air horns and thunder sticks are all integrated into the game, not reserved for stoppages in play.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Once the strait reopens, it could take months to restore that supply, especially in Iraq and Kuwait where large mature fields and aging infrastructure make stoppages harder to reverse.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Officials have been powerless to prevent the stoppages happening.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
I can’t believe this: smashing fishbowls and threatening work stoppages is doing great?
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
