Sentences with Stop Short

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44 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Stop Short'

The car had to stop short to avoid hitting the deer on the road.

The runner had to stop short as the finish line unexpectedly changed.

The teacher had to stop short in the middle of the lesson due to a sudden power outage.

The roller coaster came to a stop short, surprising the riders midway through the thrilling ride.

The pilot had to stop short in the air when a bird flew dangerously close to the plane.

The detective had to stop short in his investigation when a crucial witness disappeared.

The hiker had to stop short and change direction when the trail unexpectedly split into two paths.

The conversation had to stop short as an important phone call interrupted the discussion.

The software update had to stop short because of compatibility issues with certain devices.

The soccer match had to stop short due to heavy rain and unsafe playing conditions.

The author decided to stop short of revealing the plot twist in order to maintain suspense in the novel.

The astronaut had to stop short of completing the spacewalk due to a technical malfunction in the suit.

The musician had to stop short during the concert when a string on the guitar suddenly snapped.

The construction project had to stop short when the builders discovered an ancient artifact buried underground.

The negotiation process had to stop short as unexpected disagreements arose between the parties.

The detective had to stop short of making an arrest when new evidence came to light.

The comedian had to stop short in the middle of the joke because of an unexpected interruption from the audience.

The project manager had to stop short of implementing the new system due to budget constraints.

The river cruise had to stop short as the water levels became too low to navigate safely.

The chess player had to stop short in the middle of the match to address a dispute with the opponent.

The experiment had to stop short when an unexpected reaction occurred in the laboratory.

The journalist had to stop short of publishing the article until further verification of the facts.

The theater production had to stop short because of technical difficulties with the lighting system.

The driver had to stop short as a parade unexpectedly crossed the street.

The meeting had to stop short when the fire alarm went off, signaling an evacuation.

The dance performance had to stop short due to an injury suffered by one of the lead dancers.

The team had to stop short of victory as the opposing side made an unexpected comeback in the last minutes.

The gardener had to stop short of planting the flowers when a sudden frost warning was issued.

The experiment had to stop short because the equipment malfunctioned unexpectedly.

The negotiation had to stop short when one party walked out in frustration.

The road trip had to stop short due to an unforeseen mechanical issue with the vehicle.

The debate had to stop short as both participants reached an impasse in their arguments.

The marathon runner had to stop short due to severe cramps in the middle of the race.

The artist had to stop short of finishing the painting as the art supplies ran out.

The chess match had to stop short because one of the players accidentally knocked over the pieces.

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