cease
verb (used without object)
to stop; discontinue.
ceasing
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present participleof cease.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Ferguson’s Law states that “any great power that spends more on debt servicing than on defense risks ceasing to be a great power.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
Given all that, I was somewhat surprised to see heartfelt eulogies for the mail-order racket when Columbia House announced it was ceasing operations later this year.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
A #SaveDenby campaign encouraging people to buy more products was launched, but administrators said they failed to find a buyer, leading to production ceasing.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Samsung Electronics is ceasing sales of televisions and home appliances in China due to fierce competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
The instant her voice broke off, ceasing to compel my attention, my belief, I felt the basic insincerity of what she had said.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
