full stop
noun
chiefly British
: a point . used to show the end of a sentence or an abbreviation : period sense 5a
… the full stop after the roman numeral …—
Eric Korn
Eric KornHe found that a full stop expressed his feelings too violently, and wrote the letter again, for the fifth time …—Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope… ordered the initials 'F. C. W. K.,' with the customary untrained grape-vine-looking flourishes, and a large full stop, to be engraved forthwith.—Charles Dickens
—used interjectionally to emphasize the finality of the preceding statementCharles Dickens… when it comes to parenting she's the boss, full stop.—Pamela Druckerman
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This, in turn, brings the usual hiccups surrounding Mercury retrograde to a full stop, offering a rare moment of crystal-clear insight.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 July 2025
According to reporting by the Kitsap Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network, the wheel came to a full stop after hitting two vehicles — one of which was completely crushed — and a tree.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
The boat had been tied alongside similar boats floating together with their engines off when the boat was powered from a full stop, officials said.
—Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
Our job is to be a good storyteller, period, full stop, end of sentence.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 July 2025
According to reporting by the Kitsap Sun, part of the USA TODAY Network, the wheel came to a full stop after hitting two vehicles — one of which was completely crushed — and a tree.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 26 July 2025
The boat had been tied alongside similar boats floating together with their engines off when the boat was powered from a full stop, officials said.
—Sacbee.com, 21 July 2025
Our job is to be a good storyteller, period, full stop, end of sentence.
—CBS News, 6 July 2025
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“Full stop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20stop. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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