stopped
Britishadjective
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The 63-year-old model-train enthusiast told Dickens, who stopped for a chat, he was there for his best friend, Roy, who died several years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Volunteers handed out food and water, patriotic songs blared from loudspeakers and organisers repeatedly urged supporters not to confront police if they were stopped.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Tchir isn’t altogether sure this can be stopped.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
As he walked off, Trump shook hands and talked with a few other players, then stopped and stood directly next to the group of players.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Dad would say it so often though, that it became truth, and I stopped questioning the reality of it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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