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The spread of the blotches slowed, creeping to a stop.
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EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Fortunately this driver was able to bring his vehicle safety to a stop and only experienced some cuts.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
The police vehicle, revving through blowing snow, crunches to a stop.
—Anna Mehler Paperny, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
The woman slowed to a stop, and police took the driver and two passengers, one of whom had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, into custody, authorities said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2024
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EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Fortunately this driver was able to bring his vehicle safety to a stop and only experienced some cuts.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
The police vehicle, revving through blowing snow, crunches to a stop.
—Anna Mehler Paperny, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
The woman slowed to a stop, and police took the driver and two passengers, one of whom had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, into custody, authorities said.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2024
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“To a stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20stop. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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