stopped
Britishadjective
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When our children were young, my wife cut back her hours and eventually stopped working.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
However, it stopped short of introducing GDLs, which motoring organisation the AA described as "a missed opportunity".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“I’ve stopped sending or answering texts for the most part; I’m just over it,” she added.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
While stopped at a sandy ridge nicknamed "Chocolatal," Curiosity used its navigation cameras to photograph the surrounding landscape at two different times of day.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
But suddenly he just stopped his juggling, plunged his hand into his pocket, and held up the compass.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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