stopping
Americannoun
noun
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informal a dental filling
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a solid barrier in a mine tunnel to seal off harmful gases, fire, fresh air from used air, etc
adjective
Etymology
Origin of stopping
1700–05; special use of stopping, verbal noun of stop; -ing 1
Example Sentences
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That designation essentially bars Anthropic from doing business with the government, as well as stopping other defense contractors from using Anthropic technology.
From Barron's
Qatar Airways confirmed the temporary suspension of flights to and from its capital Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace, while Emirates said it was temporarily stopping services to and from Dubai.
From BBC
The attacks come two days after the U.S. and Iran concluded a third round of Oman-brokered negotiations in Geneva aimed at reducing tensions and stopping the prospect of war.
From Los Angeles Times
“Nimbyism was stopping us from being able to build,” said Annemarie Gray, who served at the New York City Economic Development Corporation when the Sunnyside Yard project was in the works.
Spencer added: "Plus, I just really love trying something new and not stopping until I crack it."
From BBC
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