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  • past tense form of cease.
  • past participle of cease.
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ceased

[seest] / sist /


Example Sentences

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He said many journalists "disapproved" of past coverage, but "could not ignore" instructions from higher-ups -- until they ceased in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 30, 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

“As astonished observers have not ceased pointing out, the combination of round receptacle jutting into an upright wall unmistakably resembles a huge toilet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The TGJones restructure comes after another brand owned by Modella Capital ceased to operate in the UK and Ireland.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The conversation ceased as the two of them shoveled food into their mouths.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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