ceased
Example Sentences
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Even during his incarceration, the former food chemist never ceased his political activity on social media, particularly on his YouTube channel, which has 162,000 subscribers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
"I couldn't reach her on the phone. Little did I know she ceased to exist the instant that plane hit the building," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Some trucking companies have ceased doing business, and many more will likely fail if high fuel costs do not subside soon.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Out of an abundance of caution, the company announced the recall, ceased accepting produce from the farm and said it will be filling orders from alternative suppliers, according to the FDA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
He talked about Grandma, whom he had cared for long after she ceased to recognize him.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
