cessation
Example Sentences
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"What we did not expect was to see it was nearing maturity with clear evidence of the cessation of growth!"
From Science Daily
The prospect of ending the war depended on Russia's readiness to take "steps towards de-escalation and cessation of killing", the statement added.
From BBC
"We are not yet at peace talks," he told reporters, saying Lebanon's priorities were the cessation of hostilities, the release of Lebanese detainees held by Israel, and Israel's full withdrawal from its territory.
From BBC
"There could be a complete halt in payment transactions and services to the population, cessation of card functionality, cessation of credit insurance, and everything else," he said.
From Barron's
On Monday, the RSF announced "a humanitarian truce providing for a cessation of hostilities for three months".
From Barron's
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