cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən 
: a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
mutually agreed to a cessation of fighting
Examples of cessation in a Sentence
Relapses after cessation of treatment are common.
the cessation of the snowstorm was a relief
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Putin wanted this mini cessation of fighting as cover for his big Victory Day celebration tomorrow in Moscow, honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of the war in Europe (nothing ruins a party like a swarm of suicide drones).
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Indeed, in recent weeks, the administration appears to have abandoned efforts to hash out a cessation of hostilities altogether and instead pivoted to a discussion of the terms of a final settlement.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
To improve your odds of quitting, ask your healthcare provider about smoking cessation aids, many of which are fully covered under most insurance plans, including under the Affordable Care Act.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
As of April 1st, the office has been shut down, threatening decades of progress in smoking cessation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Carlo Versano, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Indeed, in recent weeks, the administration appears to have abandoned efforts to hash out a cessation of hostilities altogether and instead pivoted to a discussion of the terms of a final settlement.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 8 May 2025
To improve your odds of quitting, ask your healthcare provider about smoking cessation aids, many of which are fully covered under most insurance plans, including under the Affordable Care Act.
—Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
As of April 1st, the office has been shut down, threatening decades of progress in smoking cessation.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cessation
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“Cessation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cessation. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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cessation
noun
ces·sa·tion
se-ˈsā-shən
: a stopping of action
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