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Stop the clock

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Sports ContextPlay
Used extensively in sports to indicate a timeout or break in the action. SlideThe coach signaled to stop the clock after the player's injury.
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Time-SensitivePlay
Implies urgency or a critical moment where every second counts. SlideAs the deadline approached, we had to stop the clock to resolve the issue.
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Temporary PausePlay
Indicates a short interruption, not the end of the activity. SlideThe match continued after they stopped the clock to check the score.