cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən 
: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting
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Examples of cessation in a Sentence
Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
Recent Examples on the Web
The cessations in breathing can be worrisome, and the snoring disruptive.
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Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
What About Chantix? Chantix (varenicline) is another kind of smoking cessation aid.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
While many women associate menopause with the cessation of menstruation, perimenopause is all about inconsistency.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024
At the time, that was enough to facilitate a cessation of hostilities.
—Jonathan Lincoln, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2024
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Lisa Strauss, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
What About Chantix? Chantix (varenicline) is another kind of smoking cessation aid.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2024
While many women associate menopause with the cessation of menstruation, perimenopause is all about inconsistency.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024
At the time, that was enough to facilitate a cessation of hostilities.
—Jonathan Lincoln, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2024
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cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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