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Free sign upThe phrase 'stopped by a' is correct and can be used in written English.
This phrase can be used to indicate that something was halted or prevented by some kind of obstacle. For example, "My plans were stopped by a sudden thunderstorm."
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He stopped by a picnic table.
I stopped by a couple of weeks later.
When an old acquaintance stopped by a few weeks ago….
I stopped by a local Brooklyn accessories shop.
Eventually, he stopped by a local eyeglass store.
President Medvedev wouldn't be stopped by a mere volcano.
Dughan stopped by a pub garden south of Wrentham.
She stopped by a six-foot-deep grave.
On our way out, we stopped by a room.
Trains following behind will be stopped by a red light.
My bus home is stopped by a protest.
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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.
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