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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 Most travelers who find themselves here are on brief stopovers en route to or from other destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 The Atmos program offers a lot of value, with good award prices and features like free stopovers on certain international awards. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 29 July 2026 In addition to flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines offers no-cost stopovers in Istanbul, where travelers can add a stop in Istanbul at no extra cost. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 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 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 Of those that do, fewer are likely to consider stopovers, which will hit their countries’ hospitality sectors. — Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026

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stops

Noun

The companies position shorter charging stops as a way to support longer operating windows and more demanding task sequences.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
One of his stops was the Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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