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as in stop
a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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Noun
In addition to flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines offers no-cost stopovers in Istanbul, where travelers can add a stop in Istanbul at no extra cost. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 What happened Two bombs exploded Tuesday morning near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his historic stopover in Syria. Peter Weber, TheWeek, 7 July 2026 With this whirlwind itinerary, travelers can make the most of short stopovers in the Land of Fire and Ice. Rick Steves, Washington Post, 28 June 2026 In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary. Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)
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  • For breakfast, Washed Up Cafe’s breakfast burrito is my post-beach move, while Edible Island’s poke and Brothers smoothies make easy daytime stops.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in town this weekend (see the article for a schedule of stops), and Gregory got a privileged place inside the bun for a spin around the city.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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