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cessation

[se-sey-shuhn] / sɛˈseɪ ʃən /


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However, Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran program at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, said such a formula was unlikely to result in a long-term cessation of Iran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“As we’ve expressed previously, the very reason for our optimism about a cessation of hostilities is that it would not require a comprehensive peace agreement — with mutual restraint instead being sufficient,” Bishop said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“Without an agreement and a fast cessation of all kinetic activity, the crude market will begin to break in days, and not in weeks or months,” the analysts added.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

In effect, the strait has turned into a parking lot, with an almost complete cessation of ships going through, experts and marine traffic monitoring services say.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

With the cessation of lactation the female reenters somer and becomes once more a perfect androgyne.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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