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
Glassblowing will cease at Bristol Blue Glass on Friday, while the shop itself is expected to close by the end of May.
From BBC • May 13, 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
One can very quickly cease to attempt this distinction, and, what is worse, one usually ceases to attempt it without realizing that one has done so.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
Vocabulary lists containing cease
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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