work stoppage
noun
: concerted cessation of work by a group of employees usually more spontaneous and less serious than a strike
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That number would be even higher if not for concussions and NHL work stoppages.
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Given that both big- and small-market owners are grousing about the Dodgers ruining baseball, MLB, perhaps spearheaded by Monfort, is headed for a work stoppage after the 2026 season.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Eventually, Angga and other fishermen banded together for a work stoppage, demanding to be allowed to leave the vessel.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The upcoming baseball calendar indicates the Basic Agreement between players and owners expires on Dec. 1, 2006 but Snitker doesn’t worry about a potential work stoppage.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Given that both big- and small-market owners are grousing about the Dodgers ruining baseball, MLB, perhaps spearheaded by Monfort, is headed for a work stoppage after the 2026 season.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Eventually, Angga and other fishermen banded together for a work stoppage, demanding to be allowed to leave the vessel.
—Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
The upcoming baseball calendar indicates the Basic Agreement between players and owners expires on Dec. 1, 2006 but Snitker doesn’t worry about a potential work stoppage.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for work stoppage
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“Work stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20stoppage. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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