cease
verb (used without object)
to stop; discontinue.
am ceasing
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present progressiveof cease (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am ceasing the exercise of my functions as President of the Republic.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am ceasing to exercise my functions as President of the Republic.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I am ceasing to be amazed," said his Grace coldly.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Laurence Housman
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 Edward Payson Roe
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 Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
