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work stoppage

I just don't believe there will be a work stoppage.

"The most that we'll have to deal with are work stoppages here and there."

He said the work stoppage was a positive way for the community to show its anger.

Many of them say they realize how much their business has to lose through a work stoppage.

Despite work stoppages, the game came back as strong or stronger than ever.

He added, "And they will in fact play if there is a work stoppage."

Then we'll need to wait out at least three work stoppages before we get the stuff in place.

Both sides even argue over the nature of the work stoppage.

But there has been only one work stoppage since 1990.

I don't want any kind of work stoppage on a personal level.