stop to think

phrase

: to take a moment to think about something
Did you ever stop to think about the risk you took?

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Ever stop to think that your sneeze could be an omen from the gods? — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026 Screener sharing is so ubiquitous in Hollywood, says the filmmakers, that even seasoned professionals rarely stop to think about the potential consequences to filmmakers should a leak happen. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026 But at what point does anyone stop to think about the team actually employing the player, holding the contract, making the call? — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026 Over time, this habit shapes career trajectories in ways leaders rarely stop to think about. — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 Jan. 2026 Children spend hours running, jumping and playing, but rarely stop to think about drinking water. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025 Few adults stop to think about the fact that the internet and social media platforms were never designed with kids in mind. — Molly O'Shea, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024 The maximalists denounce red-state families going to Chili’s for a special night out, taking off their masks with carefree delight when the Awesome Blossom arrives, but do not stop to think for a second before ordering Indian food on Uber Eats. — Justin E. H. Smith, Harper's Magazine, 11 May 2022

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