to a stop

phrase

: to a state in which one is no longer moving
The car skidded/slowed to a stop.

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According to the sheriff's department, Castro suddenly changed direction before the first deputy's patrol vehicle had come to a stop, rushed toward the deputy, pulled a knife and stabbed him. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Russell needed to come to a stop at the end of Q3, rather than returning to the parc fermé area, due to a water leak, team boss Toto Wolff told Sky Sports. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 25 July 2026 In addition to a stop-second function, the timepiece is also focused on dual-time, with a GMT function with a 12-hour display that’s a nod to Panerai models from the early 2000s. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 July 2026 In the video, the white sedan is seen driving in slow circles at an intersection before another vehicle drives up, blocking the white sedan and bringing it to a stop. — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for to a stop

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“To a stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20a%20stop. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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