ceased

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The organization started shedding programs and ceased operations in 1992.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

His sense of story and sonics began influencing Hollywood as early as the silent era and has never ceased.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The 2CV, an iconic Citroen model popular for much of the Twentieth Century, will be coming back after production ceased in 1990, reincarnated as an electric vehicle, Citroen announced Thursday.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

It was confirmed manufacturing had ceased in April and more than 100 jobs had been lost so far.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Nocturnal defense had ceased to be a concern after many successive nights of tranquil woodland repose.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson