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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
Patients, in addition to seeking treatment for substance use disorders, can seek help with gambling habits, psychiatric and mental health services, alternative pain solutions, tobacco cessation services, evaluation and treatment of Hepatitis B and C, health and family counseling services, and more.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024
One week, members of Sokoto’s Joint Disabled Association discussed the sudden cessation of their government benefits.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2024
The Minsk agreements signed in 2014 and 2015 following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and invasion of the Donbas covered minutiae such as the date and time of the cessation of hostilities and which weapons system should be withdrawn by what distance.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 16 Apr. 2024
About 100 of them were freed during a weeklong cessation of hostilities in late November, but even more remain in Gaza, their well-being unknown.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Jan. 2024
Kumar got some help from a package of cessation literature and quitting aids from CU's Health Promotion program.
—John Daley - Colorado Public Radio, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Bupropion used alone, has been approved and used for the treatment of depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and smoking cessation.
—David Snyder, Verywell Health, 30 Mar. 2024
For the foreseeable future, the most that can be hoped for is a frozen conflict—a cessation of hostilities without a political solution.
—Ivo Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2024
And analysts are growing more skeptical about what may follow a cessation in hostilities, whenever that may be and no matter U.N. resolutions.
—Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 24 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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