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Could you give me other examples of using "stop... from..."? In what situation do you use this phrase?

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Rebecca

To "stop something from" + verb means to cause something to stop doing that action by preventing it. Ex: Stop that thief from getting away! Ex: If you close the door behind you it'll stop the bugs from coming in the house.

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