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layovers

noun

plural of layover

as in stops

a brief halt in a journey our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago

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Recent Examples of layovers These often come at a premium, so travelers with more time may save money by booking a connecting flight—meaning an itinerary with one or more layovers—even if that includes an overnight stay near the airport. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 Spanx has become a go-to for exactly that kind of clothing—soft, stretchy fabrics that hold up through security lines, layovers, and everything in between. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Emirates With its Dubai Connect program, Emirates offers travelers with extended layovers in Dubai an array of complimentary perks, including a one-night hotel stay, visa, meals, and transfers to and from the airport. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 If no direct flight is available, Josefsson suggests booking flights with longer layovers. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Hours lost to layovers and airline schedules that don't align with business priorities. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But flying round trip between those two African capitals would often cost more than a thousand dollars and require multiple layovers. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026

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stops

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Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
At some point, however, Heritage needed a few defensive stops.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026

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