cease
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The New York Times reported Sunday that the U.S. and Iran agreed in principle to cease hostilities and fully reopen the strait, with the issue of Iran’s nuclear materials to be negotiated later.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
The company reiterated annual guidance for its U.S. business as recently as February, but on Friday said its eight U.S. restaurants, all of which are in the Chicago area, would immediately cease trading.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The report said the US had also made clear it would only cease hostilities when Tehran engages in formal peace negotiations.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
During their last negotiations for an extension of the deal, however, NV Energy informed Liberty that it would cease serving Liberty on May 31, 2027, with a possible extension to Dec. 31.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“Whatever, man. Maybe he’s better on the Roman side. But why would he be hanging around in Kansas? Didn’t Zeus order the gods to cease all contact with mortals?”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing cease
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act II
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Unit 1: Telling Details
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