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stoppage
/ ˈstɒpɪdʒ /
noun
- the act of stopping or the state of being stopped
- something that stops or blocks
- a deduction of money, as from pay
- an organized cessation of work, as during a strike
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The stoppage was observed by 140 union members, according to the Daily Telegraph including gardeners, waiters, cooks and valets.
Augustus Theodore Brammel heard of the stoppage whilst he was at breakfast, sipping chocolate; and greatly he rejoiced thereat.
In some of the mines a few hours' stoppage was a serious matter, as it would cost the proprietor as much as 70l.
In his speech during the discussion on the address, Mr. Sharman Crawford had threatened to move the stoppage of supplies.
Here there was a stoppage; there a break; and the length of road which we occupied far exceeded marching order.
There was no hesitation, no stoppage in their service; under the dominance of mind these passive forces became active auxiliaries.
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