long stop

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

a stop that lasts for a considerable amount of time

stopADJECTIVE + NOUN (stop = a period of stopping)

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Examples (10)

  • We made a long stop in Paris before continuing our journey.
  • The train had a surprisingly long stop at the small station.
  • After years of hard work, she decided to take a long stop from her career.
  • The project came to a long stop due to funding issues.
  • A flat tire caused an unplanned long stop on our road trip.
  • They planned a long stop at the beach to relax for a week.
  • The machinery requires a long stop for maintenance every few months.
  • He faced a long stop in his recovery after the surgery.
  • Despite the long stop, we managed to reach our destination on time.
  • The negotiations experienced a long stop before resuming next month.