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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by)
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The popular series, starring Selleck, Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou, ended its 14-season run in December while maintaining a devoted fan following.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025 -
His Tigers went 27-6 — the program’s best run in more than four decades.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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That’s where Lisa would step in and rephrase sentences to ensure Gaitok’s words were grammatically correct.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Last month, Singapore announced the formation of its Electoral Boundaries Review Committee, a key step in the lead-up to a general election in the city-state.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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The Japanese were radioing ahead to the mainland when our planes would come over headed there.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Feb. 2025
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Along with another man who came over, the woman held Calvin's head still until emergency vehicles arrived.—
Laura Kwerel,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2025
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Tickets for their upcoming appearance were nearly impossible to come by, and lucky guests prepared by purchasing wigs to match the band’s signature shags.—
Sarah Holzmann,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Feb. 2025
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Runs have been tough to come by for the Burnsville softball team to open the season.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Stop (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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