stop time
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Of course, writing is a way to capture a moment, to stop time, but I was curious about “wooshed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025
Besides being able to stop time temporarily, the shadowy character also serves another function in Borderland.
From Salon • Sep. 29, 2025
The caucuses convene without a hard stop time.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024
The Ferrari looked to have the pace to challenge Alonso but Sainz dealt himself a blow when he was caught speeding in the pit lane trying to minimise his stop time.
From BBC • May 7, 2023
But it turns out that even the fiercest denial can't stop time.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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