Example Sentences

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To have success against the Lions, Garoppolo said the key will be stopping defensive end Aidan Hutchinson.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 29, 2023

The big challenge this week will be stopping a Colorado passing attack that’s generating 346.1 yards per game, third in the Pac-12.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023

The Glastonbury headliners will be stopping by Bristol City's Ashton Gate Stadium, Norwich City's Carrow Road Stadium and Middlesborough FC's Riverside Stadium - three towns and cities that don't currently have arena venues.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2023

Tsai is visiting diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize on a trip starting next week, but she will be stopping off in New York and Los Angeles.

From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2023

Crook briefs Parker on the day’s events, then explains that the presidential carriage will be stopping at Fourteenth and H Streets to pick up Major Rathbone and Miss Harris.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly