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"I will be the president of all Seychellois, and I will end divisions by ceasing preferences and giving everyone the opportunity to thrive," Herminie said in his victory speech.

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In the letter, the agency reminded the company that it “reserves the right to direct TBC to cease and desist construction activities” under the agreement.

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“I’m not screaming at the top of my lungs that the country’s getting ready to cease to exist or whatever, twice a week,” he said.

China has ceased its purchases of U.S. soybeans amid its trade war with Washington, leaving U.S. farmers in a difficult position.

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Banking in America is a barely profitable and highly fragile industry that may soon cease to exist if the government doesn’t introduce onerous rules that hurt consumers, throttle technology and deter competition.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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