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stopover

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noun

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
Procopio suggests a trip to the city of El Alamein, a coastal town in northwestern Egypt, with a stopover in the Siwa Desert. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026 With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover. Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026 Lloyd's List, citing ship registry and tracking data, reported that the vessel is owned by a Chinese shipping company and was ultimately bound for China with a stopover in an Omani port, south of the strait. Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)
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stop
Noun
  • Planning charging stops along your route using apps like Google Maps or A Better Route Planner (via desktop or mobile) is a great way to prevent range anxiety.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 May 2026
  • The bombing at her Manchester stop on the Dangerous Woman tour in 2017 and the death of her former partner and collaborator Mac Miller in 2018 cast a heavy shadow of grief around her career.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026

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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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