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stopovers

noun

plural of stopover

as in stops

a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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Recent Examples of stopovers One of the most popular stopovers in Big Sur has been decimated — and no one knows why. — Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026 With this whirlwind itinerary, travelers can make the most of short stopovers in the Land of Fire and Ice. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 28 June 2026 Of those that do, fewer are likely to consider stopovers, which will hit their countries’ hospitality sectors. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026 The cabins introduce new premium seating, including business and first-class suites, to make the flight as comfortable as possible for those who would benefit from faster journeys without stopovers. — Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The boy meets charming flight attendants (including Ella Bleu Travolta) and experiences stopovers as well as first class in a life-changing trip. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future. — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 The city-state is a regional hub for business travel and airline stopovers and has hosted major events, including the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix and concerts by megastars Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Blackpink. — Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Best Places to Stay The Wigwam Motel In honor of Route 66’s 100th anniversary, Heberer recommended a couple of stopovers for visitors heading in either direction. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026

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stops

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Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Cities from Cincinnati to Los Angeles reported anywhere from $48 million to $320 million in revenue-boosting activity during the tour’s stops.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 July 2026

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