stop-go
adjective
British
: having inactive periods followed by active periods
a stop-go economy/policy
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While an electric powertrain creates an effortlessly easy stop-go driving experience, the technology behind it offers a surprising amount of character.
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Trinity Francis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The Lusail race was quite eventful, featuring three safety cars and a stop-go penalty for Lando Norris of McLaren.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Trinity Francis, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
The Lusail race was quite eventful, featuring three safety cars and a stop-go penalty for Lando Norris of McLaren.
—Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Stop-go.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop-go. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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