cease
Example Sentences
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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
A council has ordered construction work to cease on an alleged unauthorised traveller site.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
“However, these documents also offer flexibility, allowing you to cease occupancy or sell the home before the 12-month period if you have a valid reason that your lender approves.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Burnham’s work did not cease, the pace at his office did not slow.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing cease
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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