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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopped (over)
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The statistic parallels a Council on Criminal Justice report in July showing that most categories of crime have also dropped in other cities across America.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025 -
The official trailer for The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity dropped in early June, offering fans a glimpse into the story’s tender moments.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, not only are homeowners increasingly being dropped by private insurers, but Louisiana Citizens needed a nearly 90% premium increase in 2023 as its cost for reinsurance surged.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the first six months of 2025, total violent crime dropped by more than 22% compared with the first half of 2024.—
John O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Stopped (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopped%20%28over%29. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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