They are filibustering to prevent the bill from passing.

The minority party made a last-ditch effort to block passage of the bills.

Let's stop the deterioration of the natural environment.

There must be equal pay for equal work, and where this is not the case, the abuse must be resisted at all costs.

The police tried to stop the street demonstration.

The coup attempt was foiled at the last moment.

Inflation should be checked.

We need to stop that plan no matter what it takes.

China's health authorities are taking steps to stop the spread of the coronavirus.