cease
Example Sentences
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The agency ceased to exist when its functions were transferred to other entities.
It has ceased trading while administrators "undertake a detailed review of the company's assets and liabilities and explore the best route", he added.
From BBC
They have proposed cuts to services including reduced school cleaning and grounds maintenance, stopping road line painting on residential streets and ceasing sheltered housing support contributions.
From BBC
An insurer would also be banned from the markets for five years if it decides to cease offering property insurance under the law.
From Los Angeles Times
Discovery, Paramount and Disney have all sent individual cease and desist letters, detailing the unauthorized reproduction of each of the studios’ copyrighted intellectual property.
From Los Angeles Times
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