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The phrase "they stopped for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that someone paused or took a break to do something, often related to a specific purpose or activity. Example: "They stopped for a quick lunch before continuing their journey."
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They stopped for chicken wings.
They stopped for lunch at a small inn.
They stopped for food at gas stations along the way.
They stopped for an hour to reset the fixed ropes.
Polan and Ward regularly bought those tickets whenever they stopped for gas.
When they stopped for refuelling in Malawi, there was a dispute over payment.
They stopped for the night to sleep in an abandoned school.
"He lit cigarettes for her; they stopped for food," he said.
After driving through two towns, they stopped for a root beer.
They stopped for a moment and considered how they might react differently depending on race.
At midday, they stopped for a lunch of rabbit jerky and wine.
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