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stop short
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stop shortverb
To come to a sudden and unexpected stop, particularly while speaking or driving a vehicle.
stop shortverb
Usually with of, to voluntarily cease an attempt to reach a certain point.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stop short in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stop short in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of stop short in a Sentence
China will not phase out its imports from Iran by any means, but they are going to stop short of the kind of action that would be open provocation to the President Donald Trump administration.
[ The Teamsters ] can try a number of different paths and deploy a number of different strategies. The Teamsters can push for improvements that might stop short of union recognition but might improve the lives of everyone who works for Amazon.
Important progress has been made but this president is not going to stop short.
Better stop short than fill to the brim. Oversharpen the blade, and the edge will soon blunt. Amass a store of gold and jade, and no one can protect it. Claim wealth and titles, and disaster will follow. Retire when the work is done. This is the way of heaven.
Expect nothing. Live frugally On surprise. become a stranger To need of pity Or, if compassion be freely Given out Take only enough Stop short of urge to plead Then purge away the need. Wish for nothing larger Than your own small heart Or greater than a star; Tame wild disappointment With caress unmoved and cold Make of it a parka For your soul. Discover the reason why So tiny human midget Exists at all So scared unwise But expect nothing. Live frugally On surprise.
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