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ceased fire
verb as in halt
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The British Archies had ceased fire and the fight was between machine and machine, for the squadron was now in position.
When the ships ceased fire North Sea trawlers began the business of mine-sweeping.
Often when forts ceased fire we flattered ourselves with the belief that they had been destroyed.
When Ito again ceased fire, the Chen Yuen had just three projectiles left for her heavy guns.
But, finally, he was brought to reason, and immediately on the display of the magic square the Boers ceased fire.
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On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to ceased fire, such as: adjourn, arrest, bar, block, break off, and cease.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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