cease to exist
Example Sentences
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“In a category like this, where there’s such a land rush, you’re probably looking at 30% to 35% that will cease to exist in a couple of years.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
That means the company will stop trading and will cease to exist.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
“I’m not screaming at the top of my lungs that the country’s getting ready to cease to exist or whatever, twice a week,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025
For another, it may cease to exist before too long.
From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025
Ari-Eil realized, as he plucked Minya back onto the walkway, that he did not wish to cease to exist.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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