cease
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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 report said the US had also made clear it would only cease hostilities when Tehran engages in formal peace negotiations.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
During their last negotiations for an extension of the deal, however, NV Energy informed Liberty that it would cease serving Liberty on May 31, 2027, with a possible extension to Dec. 31.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund will cease funding LIV Golf after this season, prompting executives to seek new investors for the enterprise.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
There was no stitching, no seam, and yet she knew that behind the smooth continuous fabric was the real self—was it her soul?—which took the decision to cease pretending, and gave the final command.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing cease
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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