cease
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That triggered another round of Iranian missiles, before Tehran announced it would cease fire.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 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
Becerra’s campaign called the ad defamatory in a cease and desist letter sent to the Steyer campaign on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The New York Times reported Sunday that the U.S. and Iran agreed in principle to cease hostilities and fully reopen the strait, with the issue of Iran’s nuclear materials to be negotiated later.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
The way to achieve the ultimate liberation through lifelessness is to cease paying heed to the illusion of reality.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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