cease
Example Sentences
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The trust merely distributes money to him on a need-to-have basis and, depending on the rules, can just as easily cease payments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
An attorney for Rep. Eric Swalwell, a leading Democratic candidate for California governor, on Thursday sent a cease and desist letter to an unknown individual demanding that they stop accusing the congressman of sexual assault.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Ukraine and Russia will cease fire for the Orthodox Easter holidays, the warring countries' leaders said on Thursday, announcing a rare 32-hour halt in fighting.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a truce for Orthodox Easter, with Vladimir Putin saying he's ordered Russian troops to cease fire "in all directions" this weekend.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
“Robots never cease to amaze me,” said Mr. Shareef, admiring Roz’s shiny new limbs.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing cease
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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