cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən 
: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting
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Examples of cessation in a Sentence
Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Affected borrowers will receive notifications detailing the cessation of collection actions and any applicable redress.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Hamas’s presence in Gaza during the ceasefire is likely to play a role in the negotiations for how to extend the current ceasefire into a permanent cessation of hostilities.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
The World Bank anticipates a 7% rebound in the country's economy by 2026, contingent on the cessation of combat and reconstruction efforts.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Whether the health behavior in question is smoking cessation or physical activity, human beings who commit to the process of change will typically arrive at a point of no return.
—Matt Parrott, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Hamas’s presence in Gaza during the ceasefire is likely to play a role in the negotiations for how to extend the current ceasefire into a permanent cessation of hostilities.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
The World Bank anticipates a 7% rebound in the country's economy by 2026, contingent on the cessation of combat and reconstruction efforts.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Whether the health behavior in question is smoking cessation or physical activity, human beings who commit to the process of change will typically arrive at a point of no return.
—Matt Parrott, arkansasonline.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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