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Discover LudwigThe phrase "stop the clock" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is a common idiomatic expression that means to pause or halt the progress of something. Example: "We need to stop the clock on this project and re-evaluate our approach."
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They stop the clock.
"Omega cannot stop the clock.
Stop the clock: it's here.
Walker fouled to stop the clock.
Keller ran out of bounds to stop the clock.
But the treatments do not stop the clock.
Still, as choreography, "Excelsior" did not stop the clock.
So drag your heels and stop the clock.
He ran out of bounds to stop the clock.
The idea we can stop the clock is nonsense.
And now we know that patients can stop the clock without jeopardizing their health.
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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