work stoppage
noun
: concerted cessation of work by a group of employees usually more spontaneous and less serious than a strike
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The mass work stoppage began at 7 p.m. Monday and is slated to run through 7 p.m. Wednesday.
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The last work stoppage shortened the 2012–13 season from 82 to 48 games.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
Signing bonuses are not contingent on the performance of services, meaning Guerrero would still receive his annual payout if MLB canceled games due to a work stoppage.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Some owners are deterred in practice, however, by the lengthy work stoppage expected to be required to achieve one.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The last work stoppage shortened the 2012–13 season from 82 to 48 games.
—Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
Signing bonuses are not contingent on the performance of services, meaning Guerrero would still receive his annual payout if MLB canceled games due to a work stoppage.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Some owners are deterred in practice, however, by the lengthy work stoppage expected to be required to achieve one.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for work stoppage
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“Work stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20stoppage. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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