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The phrase "but stopped" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected action following a previous statement. Here is an example: "I was planning to go for a run this morning, but stopped when I saw that it was pouring rain outside."
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But stopped?
Construction all but stopped.
Builders all but stopped building in 2009.
I felt myself slipping back, but stopped.
His epidemiological work all but stopped.
"Spot enforcement" raids have all but stopped.
And then the complaints all but stopped.
Civic services had all but stopped.
Once or twice we all but stopped..
Russia welcomed it, but stopped short of official recognition.
Banks, fearful of their own solvency, all but stopped lending.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com