am ceasing
- present progressive of cease (1st person singular).
Example Sentences
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I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President of the Republic.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am ceasing the exercise of my functions as President of the Republic.
From Time Magazine Archive
I think I am, in body and soul, and am ceasing to be a man; but with God's help I will be one—and what is more, a Christian.
From Barriers Burned Away by Roe, Edward Payson
Why should you believe then, that I would now begin to display a capriciousness just when I am ceasing, or, perhaps have already ceased, to be justified in it.
From The Dramatic Works of G. E. Lessing Miss Sara Sampson, Philotas, Emilia Galotti, Nathan the Wise by Lessing, Gotthold Ephraim
"I am ceasing to be amazed," said his Grace coldly.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Housman, Laurence
