cease
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After recent strikes, President Trump reportedly asked Israel to end attacks; both Israel and Iran agreed to cease direct operations.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“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
The bar says the firm refused to remove McBratney’s name from its website for years despite a cease and desist letter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
He was given a cease and desist notice and details about previous court cases which had seen defendants receiving custodial sentences.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“That is what I never cease to ask myself.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
Vocabulary lists containing cease
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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