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But the machines have sputtered to a stop in recent weeks—and even finished garments lie in piles, unable to be shipped to American shoppers without incurring massive taxes that will enter into force on May 2.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
The ebike rides on 20-inch wheels wearing 1.75-inch air tires, and hydraulic disc brakes help bring it to a stop.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
In that case, the Lexus detected the wall and slowed to a stop before making contact.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
After the lead hijacker took her life, OA moved into the driver’s compartment and, with help from the team back home, applied the brakes in such a way to bring the train to a stop mere feet from the failsafe.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 Mar. 2025
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
The ebike rides on 20-inch wheels wearing 1.75-inch air tires, and hydraulic disc brakes help bring it to a stop.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
In that case, the Lexus detected the wall and slowed to a stop before making contact.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2025
After the lead hijacker took her life, OA moved into the driver’s compartment and, with help from the team back home, applied the brakes in such a way to bring the train to a stop mere feet from the failsafe.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 11 Mar. 2025
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“To a stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20stop. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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