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as in to stop (by or in)

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noun

ˈstäp-ˌō-vər How to pronounce stopover (audio)
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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In addition to flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines offers no-cost stopovers in Istanbul, where travelers can add a stop in Istanbul at no extra cost. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 What happened Two bombs exploded Tuesday morning near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his historic stopover in Syria. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 7 July 2026 With this whirlwind itinerary, travelers can make the most of short stopovers in the Land of Fire and Ice. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 28 June 2026 In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stop (over)
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  • At another stop, a few dozen faces crowded at the back of a coffee shop in Hampton, Iowa, just after the lunch rush.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Diego Gomez is a stop-gap alternative, but Mitoma remains a key figure who frightens opposing defences with his dribbling speed and influential record in the top flight.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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