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stoppage

noun

ˈstä-pij

Definition of stoppage

as in cessation

the stopping of a process or activity yet another stoppage in play for some unexplained reason

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Recent Examples of stoppage Her goals came before and after Malawi went down to 10 women after forward Rose Kadzere was given a red card in first half stoppage time. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 That point was in doubt late as Bay defender Aldana Cometti’s hand hit the ball on a Tessa Dellarose shot in stoppage time, but it was not ruled a handball upon quick review and Bay didn’t have to face a penalty kick. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Brook confirmed to BoxingScene that the comeback will happen at middleweight or super middleweight — the same territory that produced the Golovkin stoppage. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The late strike capped a chippy match that featured seven yellow cards, a red card and a brief scrum in stoppage time that saw one Madison player lose his jersey. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stoppage

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Noun

Those commitments should be included in a framework agreement, signed by all sides, which outlines the core elements of an eventual peace and enables a cessation of hostilities.

— Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026
Texas law defines brain death as the irreversible cessation of brain function.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of cessation

Noun

And while the film's ending ultimately requires some logic-bending buy-in, the journey to get there is equal parts thrilling, fun, emotional, and ferocious.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Don't Let Resentment Outlive the Lesson Major Howell’s story has an unexpected ending, because his most potent insight came long after the working relationship had ended.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

In a game that could’ve gone either way towards the end, the Indiana Fever pulled away with a 95-91 win against the Dream in overtime on Sunday.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

The designation represents a disappointing conclusion to what had been an opportunity for Allard to work his way back toward the majors.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Endgame was the grand conclusion of Marvel’s initial saga, featuring Spider-Man alongside every other popular character in the company’s wheelhouse.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

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