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stops

British  
/ stɒps /

noun

  1. (functioning as singular) any one of several card games in which players must play their cards in certain sequences

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Northern Ireland has a different policy on when the A&E "clock" starts and stops, so cannot be included.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Under any scenario, after all, the Hormuz problem likely solves itself when the shooting stops.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The London Athletics Meet, one of 15 stops in this season's Diamond League schedule, takes place on Saturday, 18 July.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

If purchased, we will set stops and targets.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

A woman descending the stairs sees me and stops midstep.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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