as in halt
the stopping of a process or activity
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Recent Examples of cessation
The decrease is attributed to the cessation of ticket sales from September 2023.
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Wright did not offer up specific prescription additions but pointed out other areas of interest, such as hair loss, smoking cessation and allergies.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
Already, doctors sometimes prescribe such medications, as well as products like nicotine patches and gums, off-label for adults who need help with vaping cessation.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
However, the smoking cessation aid is offering a glimmer of hope for many long COVID patients.
—Asmae Fahmy, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Wright did not offer up specific prescription additions but pointed out other areas of interest, such as hair loss, smoking cessation and allergies.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024
Already, doctors sometimes prescribe such medications, as well as products like nicotine patches and gums, off-label for adults who need help with vaping cessation.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024
However, the smoking cessation aid is offering a glimmer of hope for many long COVID patients.
—Asmae Fahmy, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cessation
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Conservative commentators suggested recently that tariff discussions with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum had led to a halt in migrant caravans crossing the border.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The truce called for a 60-day halt in fighting, which aims to end more than a year of war between Hezbollah and Israel that’s part of a wider regional conflict sparked by the devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.Natalie Meltzer and Sally Abou Aljoud, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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The third—the series’ best and last—has Sam trying to repay the favor by making sure a newly married Joel isn’t sacrificing too much of himself to achieve a happy ending.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Eras Tour raked in more than $2 billion in ticket sales. endings 2:06 p.m. A Somebody Somewhere Spectacle Bridget Everett’s HBO half-hour counted its victories in developments modest by TV standards and monumental on the scale of everyday life.Britina Cheng, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes could be nearing a conclusion.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Trial of Ricard Allen for the Delphi murders A heartbreaking story that garnered national attention and spanned more than seven years finally came to a conclusion in 2024 when a jury found Delphi's Richard Allen guilty on all counts in the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams.Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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On the surface, this could mark the end of Baddoo’s tenure with the Tigers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Controlling Morocco will complete the audacious Chinese plan: The Strait, with Morocco at its southern end, is only eight miles wide.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Further reductions in reimbursements could result in doctors shifting Medicare patient expenses onto patients paying with private insurance, and potentially even hospital closures.David Williams, Baltimore Sun, 15 Dec. 2024
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The data follows with broader student academic achievement data and other metrics that show the effects of the pandemic closures were not equitable to minority students, who suffered more significant declines in academic achievement.Brendan Clarey | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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The couple is now looking forward to a holiday season spent at home with their two kids as work obligations have come to a close for the year.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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JPMorgan’s forecast implies nearly 35% upside from Thursday’s close.Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Many employment attorneys offer a free consultation or a flat fee to review the details of a termination.Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The move follows Chad's termination of its defense cooperation agreement with Paris last month.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Big Think shall not be liable to you or to any third party for any modification, suspension or discontinuance of the Services.Big Think, Big Think, 10 June 2020
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Their demands were modest, ranging from higher pay and insurance to the discontinuance of company stores.Jack Werner / Made by History, TIME, 18 June 2024
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cessation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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