as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Recent Examples of cessation
The program also enrolled 194 people in its smoking cessation program, which led to 60 people quitting smoking.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
What the deal entails The deal stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which negotiators have described as the foundation of a lasting truce.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
How and when there’s a cessation to the conflicts Israel faces will be pivotal in determining whether current migration trends represent a temporary spike—or a lasting shift in the country’s future.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
Resolutions 242 and 338, passed in the immediate aftermath of the Six-Day War of 1967 and the 1973 war, respectively, call for a cessation of fighting and return of territories captured (presumably, to Egypt, Jordan, and Syria).
—Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
What the deal entails The deal stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which negotiators have described as the foundation of a lasting truce.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
How and when there’s a cessation to the conflicts Israel faces will be pivotal in determining whether current migration trends represent a temporary spike—or a lasting shift in the country’s future.
—Samuel Burke, Fortune Europe, 27 Nov. 2024
Resolutions 242 and 338, passed in the immediate aftermath of the Six-Day War of 1967 and the 1973 war, respectively, call for a cessation of fighting and return of territories captured (presumably, to Egypt, Jordan, and Syria).
—Jonah Blank, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
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The previous year Atlanta’s troubled son Young Thug was shut behind bars on RICO charges, bringing his output to a halt.Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Business as usual ground to a halt when the WHO declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, about four months after the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Come for the premise, stay for the discussion-worthy ending.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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While some of the greatest scenes are the quiet ones, the very best is the ending, when Dylan decides to go electric, much to the chagrin of his folk music audience.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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The core antitrust claims of the lawsuit are yet to be resolved and aim for a conclusion before the 2026 racing season.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's case in Pennsylvania will be kept active; at the conclusion of his trial in New York, prosecutors would determine how to proceed, Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks said on Thursday.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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With that, their seven-game win streak also came to an end.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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To that end, most experts recommend washing leggings, sports bras, and other high-performance wear inside-out in a mixture of white vinegar and detergent, and then air drying after each use.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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The ruins have since been verified by scholars, providing closure for history enthusiasts who have long wondered about the local legend.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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With the real estate investment route closure, a new range of investment options has emerged, from donations to private investment funds.Alex Recouso, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Questions to ask yourself as your alcohol-free month comes to a close.Malaka Gharib, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday, with whom Fifteen parted ways at the close of last season, can also be glimpsed in the trailer above — as can Anita Dobson as the increasingly mysterious Mrs. Flood, Ruby’s Notting Hill neighbor.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 25 Dec. 2024
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Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation or a flat fee to review the details of a termination.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The move follows Chad's termination of its defense cooperation agreement with Paris last month.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Big Think shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services.Big Think, Big Think, 10 June 2020
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Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.Jack Werner / Made by History, TIME, 18 June 2024
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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