stop sign

noun

: a sign telling drivers to stop and wait until they can continue safely

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Emergency services were called and Andrade stayed on the scene, admitting to officers to driving, speeding and not stopping at the stop sign, Pekara said. Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 The motorcycle, a 2024 Kawasaki driven by Haney and with Searcy as a passenger, had not stopped at a stop sign and did not have tags displayed. Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 3 June 2025 But third base coach Matt Williams put up stop sign for Heliot Ramos at third, and that’s where the would-be tying run was stranded as Matt Chapman popped up to end the inning. Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 20 May 2025 He has been charged with a stop sign violation and misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, authorities said. Victoria Arancio, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stop sign

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“Stop sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stop%20sign. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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